New York, United States of America, April 23, 2020/ –The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres has extended warmest wishes as millions of Muslims around the world begin observing the holy month of Ramadan on Friday 24, April 2020.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the UN.
“This will, of course, be a very different Ramadan. Many community activities will naturally be affected by measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
I recently called for an immediate global ceasefire to focus on our common enemy — the virus. I repeat that appeal today, recalling the words of the Holy Quran “and if they incline to peace, then incline to it”.
Ramadan is also about supporting the most vulnerable. I thank
“Once again, my best wishes to all for mercy, solidarity and compassion in these trying times”.
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