Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a string of terrorist bombings in the Saudi Arabian cities of Qatif, Medina and Jeddah, calling for stronger unity among Muslim nations as the only way to counter terrorism in the Middle East region.
Millions of Muslims across the globe are marking Eid al-Fitr, end of a month of fasting and prayers. They start a day of celebrations, visiting and feasts with Fitr prayer performed early in the morning.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reassured his Afghan counterpart that the Islamic Republic sticks to the policy of supporting the central government of neighboring Afghanistan.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it.
The European Union has warned against worsening of sectarian differences as an outcome of crackdown on dissidents leading to distance from national reconciliation.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his congratulations to heads of Muslim states on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of fasting, Ramadan.