A representative of the Muslim Community in Ireland has welcomed the easing of restrictions for Christians. Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri has described as "excellent news", that the Christian Community will be able to celebrate Christmas.
Dr Al-Qadri, who is also Chair of Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council, has said different faith communities have sacrificed "so much" to suppress Covid-19.
He has described the past year as 'very difficult' for the Muslim faith. "We've had a very difficult Ramadan, a very challenging Eid - even though we had Eid in Croke Park - but yet, it wasn't the same as Ramadan celebrations in the Mosque and I think other faith communities have suffered also," he said.