Message [Reply to a congratulatory message on the occasion of the auspicious Feast of Ssacrifice]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Dhul-Hijjah 22,1403 AH

Your Excellency Mr. Mu`ammar al-Qadhdhafi, President of Libya,

I acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's message of congratulation on the occasion of the auspicious Feast Sacrifice with pleasure. Reciprocally, I congratulate this great Islamic feast on you and beseech God Almighty to grant happiness and dignity to Islamic nations. May God's peace and mercy be upon you!

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini