United Nations Wishes Peaceful Eid-Al-Fitr to All Somalis

The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan said “The United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan,” He added that “The values and lessons of Ramadan – reflection, self-discipline, charity, and communal solidarity – are foundations on which to build Somalia’s progress and development. We will continue to support Somalis as they advance their national priorities. Ciid Wanaagsan,”

The United Nations has been engaged with Somalia since 1991 to support its Government and people to advance peace and security.

The UN mission, with offices across the country, is mandated by the Security Council to work with the Federal Government of Somalia and federal member states to support national reconciliation, provide strategic and policy advice on various aspects of peace building and state-building, to monitor human rights, and help coordinate the efforts of the international community.