Kobler congratulates Iraqis on holy month of Ramadan

The former UN Special Representative for Iraq, Martin Kobler congratulated the Iraqi people on occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

A statement by the UN Mission in Iraq, UNAMI quoted Kobler as saying “As Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, I would like to wish a blessed and peaceful month to all Iraqis on behalf of the entire UN family in Iraq.”

“Ramadan is a time of devotion and harmony, a time of charity and forgiveness,” he added.

“The country has been struck by an increasing number of attacks and great violence during the past weeks and months. May the spirit of Ramadan bring peace and the hope for a better future to all Iraqi communities,” the UN former envoy concluded.