Iranian President, Speaker Felicitate Start of Ramadan to Muslim Counterparts

Rasa - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated his Muslim counterparts on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, describing it as a proper time to resolve differences among Islamic countries.

News ID: 437747

Date: 17 May 2018 - 23:01

RNA - President Rouhani in separate messages to his counterparts in the Islamic countries on Wednesday underlined the significant role of the heads of the Islamic countries in protecting the identity of a moderate Islam and their fight against violence and extremism while inviting them to resist violation of treaties by arrogant powers to help materialize peace, justice and calmness.

According to Fars News Agancy, he also prayed for welfare and prosperity of the heads of the Islamic countries and their nations in the holy month of Ramadan.

Fasting is meant to teach Muslims patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramadan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

This year, the Iranian people started the holy month of Ramadan on Thursday.

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