Ahmadinejad Felicitates Muslim World on Ramadan

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad extended his congratulations to all Muslim governments and nations on the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a message to the leaders of the Islamic countries on Sunday, Ahmadinejad congratulated the advent of the holy month of Ramadan to the Muslim governments and nations of the world.

President Ahmadinejad called for unity among Muslims, expressing hope that Muslims establish peace and justice throughout the world.

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

Muslims in Iran and other countries are preparing to welcome Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when they fast from dawn to dusk.

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

Iranians welcome the holy month of Ramadan with special ceremonies such as cleaning religious centers and mosques, since they are packed with fasting Muslims who try to spend their time praying and getting closer to God.

Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset.

Fasting is meant to teach Muslims patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramadan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.