(VOVWORLD) - As Muslims around the world prepare to mark the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call on Thursday for compassion, empathy, and generosity from people around the world.
 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference in New York, the US. (Photo: XHN/VNA) |
He also extended a special message of support to those experiencing hardship, displacement, and violence in Gaza, Sudan, the Sahel, and elsewhere.
“Every Ramadan, I undertake a solidarity visit and fast with a Muslim community around the globe. These missions remind the world of the true face of Islam,” Guterres said. “And I always come away even more inspired by the remarkable sense of peace that fills this season. In this Holy Month, let us all be uplifted by these values and embrace our common humanity to build a more just and peaceful world for all.”
Ramadan, which begins on Saturday, is a holy month for Muslims around the world. Guterres will be in Bangladesh from March 13 to March 16, where he will visit Cox’s Bazar, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.