Message [Reply to a message of congratulations on the occasion of the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

His Excellency Mr. Ma`moun `Abdul-Qayyoum, President of the Maldives,

I acknowledge the receipt of your telegram congratulating me on the occasion of the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan with my appreciation. Reciprocally, I congratulate you and the Muslim brothers in your country on the occasion of the arrival of this great divine month. I implore God Almighty to grant dignity to Islam and Muslims. May God's peace, mercy and the blessings be upon you!

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini