Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed the citizens and Muslims on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr. Following is the text of the address, read on the media by Minister of Media Turki bin Abdullah Al-Shabanah: "Praise be to Allah Almighty, and prayers and peace be upon Prophet Mohammed, his family and companions. Dear Brothers and Sisters in our beloved country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dear Muslim Brothers worldwide, May Allah's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you, and many happy returns. Praise be to Allah Almighty who has honored all of us to complete fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. We ask Allah Almighty to be among those who He accepted their fasting and prayers, and guided them to do good deeds during this month. We thank Allah Almighty for allowing us to witness the blessed Eid Al-Fitr. We ask Allah Almighty to seal this month with His mercy, forgiveness and release from hell. On this blessed night and near the house of Allah, I am pleased to congratulate every citizen, expatriate and visitor in our country, and all male and female Muslims around the globe on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Since its establishment by the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud, Allah Almighty has honored the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with serving the two holy mosques, pilgrims and Umrah performers in addition to caring about their safety. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened its heart and doors for them and used all means to facilitate their service. We thank Allah Almighty for helping us to use all potentials to serve them so that they can perform the rituals easily. Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to serve Islamic issues and support peace. We ask Allah Almighty to help the Muslim Ummah to achieve whatever is good for the Ummah, and to unite the Muslims to follow the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah. Dear Male and Female Muslims, Allah Almighty made Eid a great occasion for communication, harmony, solidarity, tolerance, joy and happiness. We ask Allah Almighty that we would witness the coming holy month of Ramadan amid security, good and prosperity for our nation and the whole world. May Allah accept our good deeds. Many happy returns. May Allah's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you."
