TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Amir Hatami has congratulated his counterparts in Muslim countries on the advent of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Brigadier General Amir Hatami’s message was addressed to defense ministers of Iraq, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Eid al-Fitr, which is one of the main Muslim holidays, concludes the fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims in Asia and a number of Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, will celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr religious holiday on Thursday and Friday.

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