New Year, Feb. 13, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged people worldwide to embrace the spirit of peace, compassion and solidarity as Muslims prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan.
“For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is a sacred period of reflection and prayer.
“Ramadan also represents a noble vision of hope and peace,” Guterres said in a message ahead of the start on Tuesday.
He noted, however, that for many, from Sudan to Afghanistan, Yemen, Gaza and Sudan, this vision of hope and unity remained distant amid conflict, hunger, and displacement.
The UN chief called on the global community to bridge divides, deliver aid to those in need, and uphold human rights and dignity for all.
“May this Holy Month inspire us to work as one to build a more peaceful, generous and just world for all people,” he said. (NAN)
