UN envoy's message on Eid-ul-Fitr

9 Sep 2010

UN envoy's message on Eid-ul-Fitr

KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I share my heartfelt greetings to the Afghan people in the celebration of the religious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. Dari and Pashto

Throughout the month of Ramazan the people of Afghanistan have once again deepened the practice of their faith through fasting and reflection on the values of peace, harmony and cooperation that are at the heart of the Muslim faith. The United Nations has the deepest respect for this faith, and the central role it plays in the fabric of Afghan society.

We are delighted to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with the Afghan people. This is a time of personal, family and social renewal as families pray and gather together to greet each other over these festive days. The spirit of peace and harmony at the heart of this religious festival can also help renew national efforts to find the path to peace in Afghanistan.

On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan, I wish all Afghan people Eid Mubarak.