17/02/2026
HON. MORRIS SHERIFF’S RAMADAN MESSAGE TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF DISTRICT #17
Faith. Discipline. Sacrifice. Unity.
These are not merely words; they are powerful values demonstrated daily by our Muslim brothers and sisters during this sacred month of Ramadan.
My dear brothers and sisters of the Muslim Community in District #17,
As you observe this holy month, I extend my warmest greetings, sincere prayers, and profound respect to each of you.
Ramadan is far more than abstaining from food and drink; it is a sacred journey of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, compassion, and total devotion to Allah.
Your commitment during this blessed season does not go unnoticed. Your prayers strengthen the moral fabric of our district. Your fasting reflects endurance and sacrifice. Your charity uplifts the vulnerable. And your acts of kindness reinforce the unity that binds us together as one community.
District #17 is truly blessed to have a Muslim community that consistently stands for peace, morality, and harmony. Your example reminds us all that faith is not only professed but also practiced through humility, service, and love for humanity.
As a proud and visionary son of District #17, I firmly believe that our diversity is our greatest strength. When Christians and Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder in mutual respect and shared purpose, no challenge is too great, and no dream is beyond reach.
May this Ramadan bring you spiritual elevation, abundant blessings, answered prayers, and lasting peace in your homes and families.
Let this sacred month inspire us all to deepen our faith, strengthen our unity, extend compassion to others, and recommit ourselves to building a stronger, more progressive District #17.
Together in faith, unity, and purpose, we move forward.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Hon. Morris Sheriff (Sherville King)
CEO, Morris Sheriff Development Foundation
A Visionary Son of District #17