UK PM hails British Muslim contribution in Eid message

Prime Minister Boris Johnson used his Eid message on Monday to celebrate the contribution of Britain's 3.3 million Muslims from all walks of life in the UK.

In an indirect reference to Sajid Javid Britain's senior-most Pakistani-origin Cabinet minister whom he appointed as his Chancellor last month, Johnson said the Muslim community made a huge contribution to the UK's success at the highest levels of government.

In business, in our public services, in culture and the media, at the highest levels of government and of course in England's world cup-winning cricket team, British Muslims are helping to make this country the success it is today, reads the message, released by Downing Street to mark Eid ul-Adha.

And, particularly during Eid but also all year round, we see extraordinary generosity from individuals in their support for charities that help the less fortunate really living the values of Eid ul-Adha. So while British Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha, I think it's only right that .