Islam versus Europe

Nick Clegg's is shown above.

David Cameron's below:

I want to send all Muslim families in the United Kingdom and around the world my best wishes for this very special time of Eid.

The ending of the Holy month of Ramadan is a joyous time as families and friends join to together in celebration. This year many of you will come together to contemplate the appalling scenes we have witnessed on our streets and how our communities have been affected. Community spirit however remains strong in this country. I was particularly moved by the scenes of a united community coming together in Birmingham, not only to mourn the deaths of three young friends, but also to issue a strong message of unity and cohesion with people of other faiths.

Peace, forgiveness and unity are the spirit of Eid. They are important messages now and will remain so long into the future.

I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid ul Fitr.

Eid Mubarak.

Ed Miliband's:

Eid al-Fitr is a special time of year, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan – the month of prayer, reflection and fasting; of charity, service and giving. It gives people the chance to think about those who are less fortunate than themselves, something which has an even greater significance this year with the devastating drought in East Africa. It brings together friends and families, and encourages Muslims to continue the teachings from the month of Ramadan throughout the rest of the year – helping to build the strong local communities.

As you join together to celebrate, particularly in this time of unrest, we all remember the importance of our shared values of respect, understanding and tolerance towards all people regardless of faith or nationality; values which were so movingly expressed by Tariq Jahan following the tragic loss of his son Haroon. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Muslim community for the work you do here in Britain and I look forward to working with you and people of all faiths or none to build the better society we need.

My best wishes to you and your family. Eid Mubarak