Speech by Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Islam and Ramadan.

Guterres emphasized that Ramadan is a month for “reflection and learning” and represents a time when “we gather in a spirit of understanding and compassion, bound by the bonds of our common humanity.”

The Secretary-General stressed that the message of the United Nations also aims to promote dialogue, unity and peace.

He added: “In these difficult times, my heart overflows with feelings of sympathy and prayers for those who suffer the scourge of conflict and displacement and suffer pain. I add my voice to all those observing Ramadan in calling for peace, mutual respect and solidarity.