TEMPO.CO, Vatican - Pope Francis sent a Ramadhan greeting, in which he wrote by himself, to all Muslims in the world. The pope said that the name Saint Francis, that he chose to be named after his inauguration, represented the spirit of respecting and loving others—as does his letter. Pope Francis also called on Muslims and Christians to respect each other through education.
The Ramadhan greeting from the Vatican has been a tradition since 1967. The greeting is commonly delivered by the Papal Council for inter-religion dialogue, until the time of Pope John Paul II, who chose to deliver the greeting himself.
A Ramadhan greeting also came from United States President Barack Obama. In his statement, Obama and his wife Michelle delivered a warm greeting for all Muslims after spending a month of fasting, reflecting, renewing spirit, and serving the poor. He added that Eid Mubarak in the U.S. served as a reminder of Muslims' contribution to building the nation and bolstering democracy.
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