27th November, 2002
President's Secretariat  


PRESIDENT'S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF HOLY RAMZAN


The President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam sends his greetings and best wishes to fellow countrymen for the holy month of Ramzan which is being observed now. The month of Ramzan has special significance as Quran Sharief was bestowed as guidance to humanity during this period. During this month fasting with prayers is observed, Namaz-e-Taraveeh (special prayers) are held and charity is done. The President is hopeful that this holy month will lead to peace, prosperity and harmony in the country and unity of minds of our people.

It has been decided that instead of Iftar Party at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year the money will be used for the welfare of inmates of orphanages, so that poor and needy are helped during this holymonth.

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