JAKARTA - Secretary-General (Sekjen) of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres invites the world community to make the holy month of Ramadan as an opportunity to build a more peaceful world amid various global conflicts and tensions.
"Hopefully this Holy Month will inspire us to work together to build a more peaceful, generous, and just world for all humanity," he said in a message welcoming the beginning of Ramadan uploaded to the official UN website on Monday, February 16.
Guterres said that for Muslims, Ramadan is a sacred moment to reflect and pray. Ramadan also reflects a noble goal of hope and peace.
However, according to him, the noble goal of Ramadan still feels far away for many human beings. He quoted various sufferings that are still experienced by the people of Afghanistan, Gaza, to Sudan.
"From Afghanistan to Yemen, from Gaza to Sudan and other regions, people are still suffering from conflicts, hunger, displacement, discrimination, and so on," he said as quoted by Antara.
Guterres assessed that the holy month of Ramadan brings a spirit of peace. He also often carries out special solidarity visits to Muslim communities during Ramadan, even fasting.
He also invited the world community to emulate the message of Ramadan by providing assistance to the world community and safeguarding the rights and dignity of every human being.
"In this difficult and divided time, let us re-learn the timeless message of Ramadan. To bridge differences. To bring help and hope to those who suffer. And to protect the rights and dignity of every person," he said.
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