Press Release

UN WISHES PEACEFUL AND SAFE EID-AL-FITR TO ALL SOMALIS

23 May 2020

  • The United Nations family in Somalia extends its warm congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.

Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends its warm congratulations 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, a time for celebration and togetherness,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan.

“It has been very encouraging to see the solidarity and connectedness expressed by so many throughout the past month, amid the COVID-19 response,” he added. “And we look forward to this continuing as people celebrate Eid in a spirit of goodwill and reconciliation, while observing health safety guidelines – Ciid Wanaagsan.” 

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