The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, described the month of Ramadan as a “great season of blessings,” urging people to seize the opportunity to engage in acts of worship.
His words came in a speech addressed to Saudi citizens, residents, and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the holy month, delivered on his behalf by Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari.
Later, King Salman posted on his official account on the social media platform X: “I congratulate you on the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, generosity, and giving. We ask Allah to accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds and to grant continued goodness and peace to us, our Islamic nation, and the entire world.”
As part of the annual royal tradition of communicating with leaders of Islamic nations during this occasion, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulatory telegrams to the kings, presidents, and rulers of Islamic countries.
In return, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince received congratulatory messages from Islamic leaders on the advent of Ramadan, responding with messages of gratitude, appreciating the kind wishes and sincere prayers.
Following King Salman’s directives, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has begun implementing procedures for pardoning inmates convicted in public rights cases, ensuring their release and reunion with their families.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, expressed his deep appreciation for the care and attention King Salman and the Crown Prince extend to inmates by facilitating their reintegration into society. He described this humanitarian gesture as a noble act from the leadership, emphasizing its profound impact on the beneficiaries and their families. He also instructed all relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of the royal decree.
Turkish president extends Ramadan greetings to Islamic world
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday marked the beginning of Muslim holy month of Ramadan, offering prayers for peace and blessings, Anadolu news agency reported.
In a social media post, Erdogan described Ramadan as a month of mercy and spiritual reflection, emphasising that it fosters unity, solidarity, friendship, and harmony at their highest level.
“I pray to Allah that it brings blessings to our country, our nation, and the entire Islamic world. May our Ramadan be blessed,” he said on X.
Turkiye and Arab countries in separate statements have announced the sighting of the crescent for the month of Ramadan, with Saturday marking the first day of fasting.
Emir of Qatar expresses wishes
Similarly, the Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his wishes that the blessed month of Ramadan will come to everyone with with goodness, blessings and prosperity, and to all Arab and Islamic nations.
In a post on his official account on X, HH the Amir said: “Ramadan Mubarak, may Allah bring this holy month back to you all and to all our Arab and Islamic nations with goodness, blessings and prosperity.”
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from eating, drinking, and physical intimacy.
Throughout the month, Muslims are encouraged to pray more, especially at night, recite the Holy Quran, give to those in need, and avoid any wrongdoing.
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