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February 28, 2025 | 02:38 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres conveyed his 'warmest wishes' to the Muslim community worldwide as they prepare to fast in the holy month of Ramadan.
"I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan," said Guterres in a video message as reported by Anadolu.
He noted "Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy, and generosity."
The U.N. Secretary-General also stated that Ramadan is "an opportunity to reconnect with family and community" and "a chance to remember those less fortunate."
Guterres conveyed a special message of support to people spending the holy month amid displacement and violence, citing the people of Gaza and the wider region, Sudan, the Sahel, and beyond.
"And I join those observing Ramadan to call for peace and mutual respect," he added.
Considering his annual tradition of visiting Muslim-majority countries during the month of Ramadan, he stated, "These missions remind the world of the true face of Islam."
"I always come away even more inspired by the remarkable sense of peace that fills this season," Guterres said, wishing for all to "be uplifted by these values and embrace our common humanity to build a more just and peaceful world for all" during Ramadan.
The holy month of Ramadan for Muslims commences on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fasting from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
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