Iranian President Hopes for Containment of Pandemic in Ramadan Message
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Islamic nations on the start of the holy month of Ramadan, expressing hope that Muslim scientists would contain the coronavirus pandemic in the world.
Rouhani on Tuesday sent separate messages to the heads of state and governments of Muslim countries, congratulating them on the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan.
The Iranian president also expressed hope that the Islamic world’s scientists could pave the way for tackling the coronavirus pandemic by relying on their knowledge and faith and in cooperation with other countries.
Rouhani further hoped that closer rapport and unity among Muslim nations and heads of state would prepare the ground for the promotion of Islam across the globe.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a time when Muslims across the world fast during the hours of daylight.
