Iran felicitates Muslims on Ramadan

In separate letters to the world’s Muslim leaders and Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, President Ahmadinejad expressed hope that during Ramadan, the world would witness “friendship and brotherhood among nations particularly Muslim nations, an end to oppression and discrimination, and the promotion of lasting peace and security,” the official website of the Iranian president reported.

He also wished happiness and prosperity for all Muslim governments and people around the world.

Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during the month, and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured.

Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about faith, spirituality, self-accountability and self-restraint.

Muslims believe Ramadan to be an auspicious month for the revelations of God to humankind. It is also the month in which the first verses of the holy Qur’an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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