UN Secretary General Guterres fasted: He showed me the true face of Islam

United Nations (UN) Secretary General Guterres gave an interview to “UN News” ahead of his annual visit to a Muslim country during Ramadan.

Guterres said he will visit Somalia this year, recalling that the country has battled drought and then floods, as well as years of instability.

Guterres said that his visits to Muslim countries during Ramadan were aimed at drawing attention to the suffering of Muslim communities in these countries.

“WE MUST STAND TOGETHER FOR PEACE”

Emphasizing that “everyone must unite for peace” on these days when Muslim, Christian and Jewish holy days are celebrated together, Guterres noted that “peace is sorely lacking” around the world.

Guterres stated that during his duty as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), countries hosting refugees are mostly made up of Muslim communities, adding: “The 1951 Refugee Convention, which was drawn up to protect refugees, is fully in line with spiritual values. found in the holy book, the Holy Qur’an.” he made his assessment.

Stating that he fasted to show solidarity in the refugee camps he visited during this duty, Guterres said: “The fast showed me the true face of Islam.” saying.

Guterres noted that the “peace, solidarity and generosity” he observed in refugee-hosting communities and the courage of the refugees still affects his work today. (AA)