United Nations Wishes Peaceful Eid-Al-Fitr to All Somalis
02 May 2022 |
12:00 pm
Download logoThe United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “The United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan. “The…
The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
“The United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan.
“The values and lessons of Ramadan – reflection, self-discipline, charity, and communal solidarity – are foundations on which to build Somalia’s progress and development. We will continue to support Somalis as they advance their national priorities. Ciid Wanaagsan,” he added.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
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