DEAR Muslim brothers and sisters, we wish to assure you of our prayerful solidarity during this time of fasting in the month of Ramadan and the celebration of Id al–Fitr that concludes it, and we extend to you our heartfelt best wishes for serenity, joy and abundant spiritual gifts.
This year’s message is especially timely and significant: 50 years ago, in 1967, only three years after the establishment of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) by Pope Paul VI on May 19, 1964, the first message was sent for this occasion.