The national Iftar ceremony organized on the occasion of the fasting month of Ramadan by the Muslims was held yesterday (18) afternoon at the Temple Trees under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Blessings for national reconciliation also took place there.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena urged Muslims to contribute to the create a prosperous Sri Lanka by taking it forward into the future, just as Muslims had actively contributed to the creation of national unity during the past decades.

The Prime Minister pointed out that during the fasting season of Ramadan strengthens Muslims’ spiritual strength and also helps to create harmony among the nations.

The President and Prime Minister presented commemorative souvenirs to the Islamic religious leaders who delivered religious speeches at the event.