Saudi King Salman on Sunday greeted Muslims all over the world on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In his speech read out by Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Turaifi and addressed to Muslims everywhere, the Saudi King emphasized the urgent need to realize Islamic unity at a time when the whole world reels under the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s determination to close Muslims ranks and forge better ties with all countries of the world. He said Islam is the religion of peace and mercy, which calls for moderation and renunciation of violence and extremism. The Saudi King asked Muslims everywhere to use the occasion of the holy month to stay united and devote their worship entirely to God alone.
"Ramadan is the month of mercy, which reminds us that the whole world complains of the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Despite its varied and malicious motives, terrorism is a deviation from the natural instinct that does not differentiate between right and wrong and does not respect pledges and sanctities. It has crossed the borders of states and penetrated their relations, spoiling ties among the loved ones and the tolerant, and dividing fathers and sons as well as families and groups."
