Message [Reply to message of congratulation on the occasion of auspicious Qurban Feast]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

His Excellency Mr. Soharto, President of Indonesia,

I acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's message of congratulation on the occasion of auspicious Qurban Feast yesterday and extend my appreciation. Reciprocally, I congratulate the occasion to you and the Muslim brotherly people of your country. I beseech God Almighty to grant happiness and dignity to the Muslims of the world and help them gain victory over the enemies of Islam. May God's peace and mercy be upon you!

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Dhu'l-Hijjah al-Haram 24,1405 AH