In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr. Hafiz al-Asad, President of the Republic of Syria,
I received your Excellency's message of congratulation on the occasion of the feast of Fitr with pleasure. Reciprocally, we extend our congratulation on the feast of Fitr to your Excellency, the Muslim and the brotherly nation of Syria. I beseech God to grant you victory over the enemies of Islam, especially the criminal and occupying Israel.
May God's peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Ramadan 28,1401 AH