"It was a pleasure to celebrate Iftar and break the first Ramadan fast with Muslim members of our caucus last night," he tweeted.
Published: Wed 8 Jun 2016, 6:42 PM
Updated: Thu 9 Jun 2016, 2:05 AM
While world leaders are sending across Ramadan greetings to Muslims across the world, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has raised the bar even higher.
Trudeau, who is a staunch supporter of minority rights, had Iftar with Muslims after his first Ramadan fast, and shared a heartwarming message on Twitter.
"It was a pleasure to celebrate Iftar and break the first Ramadan fast with Muslim members of our caucus last night," he tweeted.
On Sunday, he released a statement extending Ramadan wishes as Muslims began the holy month of fasting across the world.
"On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those observing this holy month a blessed and peaceful Ramadan."
"Muslims in Canada and around the world will embark upon a month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer, and reflection to commemorate the revealing of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)," he added.
"During Ramadan, Muslims fast during daylight hours to increase their patience, closeness to God, and generosity towards those less fortunate. It is a time of community, when Muslims invite neighbours and friends to share their evening meal - Iftar - recite prayers together, and encourage each other to give to charity."
"Ramadan reminds all of us to show appreciation for the countless blessings we enjoy and to put the needs of others before our own. Let us take the time to recognize, and show gratitude for, the invaluable contributions of our Muslim communities that enrich our national fabric each and every day. Canada's cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and sources of pride."
Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar year and it is during this month that healthy Muslim adults observe fasting during the daylight hours. Muslim fasting is a total abstention from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from dawn to dusk for 29 or 30 days of the month of Ramadan.
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Few days back, US President Barack Obama extended Ramadan wishes to the Muslim community, taking a veiled swipe at Donald Trump.
"I stand firmly with Muslim American communities in rejection of the voices that seek to divide us or limit our religious freedoms or civil rights," Obama said. "I stand committed to safeguarding the civil rights of all Americans, no matter their religion or appearance."
He added, "We will continue to welcome immigrants and refugees into our nation, including those who are Muslim."
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