I would like to wish Eid Mubarak this weekend to everyone in Batley and Spen who has been observing Ramadan over the past month.

Fasting for a month must be a challenge in normal times; the Government’s Covid-19 social distancing rules and closure of religious buildings must have made this Ramadan even more challenging.

I hope everyone is able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this weekend despite the lockdown restrictions.

The whole community’s continued observance of social distancing rules is so important to help us overcome Covid-19. I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe.