Tehran: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has extended his congratulations to the Iranian people and Muslim nations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. In a message delivered on Sunday, Araqchi expressed his sincerest congratulations to the people of Iran, as well as to Muslim governments and nations, as they celebrate the arrival of Eid al-Fitr.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the foreign minister emphasized that this year in Iran, the holy month of Ramadan, known as the spring of the Quran, coincided with Nowruz and the spring of nature. Araqchi also took the opportunity to express prayers for the innocent men, women, and children in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen who have suffered from aggressive attacks and crimes perpetuated by the Israeli regime and the United States throughout Ramadan.

Further, Araqchi prayed to the Almighty Allah for greater unity and solidarity among Muslim nations. Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the conclusion of 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. This year, the occasion is being observed in different countries on either March 31 or April 1.