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The Secretary-General of the United Nations congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

April 21, 2023

Today, Friday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

Guterres said – in a tweet via his Twitter account -: "I extend my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr".

added: "The spirit of solidarity, community (the one), compassion and sympathy in these celebrations inspires each and every one of us.. Eid Mubarak!".

My warmest wishes to everyone celebrating #EidalFitr . Each of us can be inspired by this celebrations’ spirit of solidarity, community, compassion and empathy. Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/UitFEYPAl5

Millions of Muslims in separate regions around the world received Eid al-Fitr prayers, today, Friday, the beginning of the month of Shawwal.

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