General Secretary Antonio Gutresh said in his Ramadan message, “In this holy month, we are all inspired by these values and we use humanity to divide us to create a more justice and peaceful world for all.”
He expressed his sympathy to people in the face of disadvantages, displacement and violence, “I am standing with those who are suffering. Sudan, Sahel and all other countries from Gaza …”
The first day of fasting for the holy month in Mecca in Saudi Arabia will be on March 1 (Saturday) or March 2 (Sunday), which will depend on the presence of the moon. Other countries, especially in the West Hemisphere, are likely to see the moon of Ramadan before Mecca.
The month of Ramadan is also determined by the Islamic Moon Calendar like other months, which starts from the day after the new moon is visible.
Bangladesh
Antonio Gutresh will visit Bangladesh from 1 to 5 March March on its annual Ramadan Journey.
There, the UN chief, Rohinja, will meet Rohinja refugees in the Cox’s market, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.
He will attend Iftar banquet with refugees and members of the Bangladeshi host community.
Bangladesh has given shelter to about 1 million Rohinjay people who have fled due to harassment and violence in Myanmar.
Antonio Gutresh will visit the capital, Dhaka Jaca, during his visit, where he will meet with the chief adviser to the interim government, Professor Mohammad Yunas as well as the young representatives of civil society.
Annual Tradition
The solidarity journey for the General Secretary is similar to the annual Tradition. He started it during the UN High Commissioners for refugees, when he celebrated Ramadan with displaced and marginalized communities.
Gutresh said in his message, “Every year, I travel in solidarity with the Muslim community around the world during Ramadan and fasting. These travels show the true form of Islam in the world.
He said, “Ramadan is a symbol of the values of compassion, sympathy and generosity. It is an opportunity to connect with the family and community of the holy month … and I am always more inspired by the extraordinary ideas of peace of this opportunity.”