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Iran calls for unity among Muslims to tackle extremism

Politics Materials 6 July 2016 12:59 (UTC +04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, July 6

By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend:

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on for unity among Muslims aimed at tackling extremism.

In a message posted on his Twitter account on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Zarif congratulated Muslims and highlighted the need for unity among Muslims in order to cleanse the violence and hate promoted by extremists.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has also called for cooperation and solidarity among Muslims to restore peace and security among Muslim nations.

Rouhani made the remarks through separate messages addressing the heads of Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, IRNA news agency reported.

Eid-al-Fitr is a fast breaking feast marking the last day of fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of the new lunar month of Shaval.

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