(July 31, 2020) I am happy to have this occasion to wish the entire Muslim community in Ireland and especially those gathered here in Croke Park: Eid Mubarak, warm wishes and blessings, Comhghairdeas.
This is a very propitious moment for the Muslim community in Ireland. On the one hand, we are all saddened not to be able to host large celebrations in our own places of worship due to the current coronavirus measures. On the other hand, there is something special at having this Muslim celebration here in Croke Park. Croke Park is a special gathering place for Ireland and for all Irish.
Croke Park has a special place in the history of Ireland. It is a place associated with significant, joyful but also very tragic moments of our history. It is a place today where distinguished visitors come. There is an interesting museum here. However, we can also truly say that the entire Croke Park Stadium is a living Museum still being created year by year.
I think of the visit of Queen Elizabeth who …More