The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, have today addressed the Saudi people and Islamic nationals all over the world on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan. Following is the text of the speech which was delivered by Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja, the Minister of Culture and Information: "In the name of God, most Gracious, most Merciful, Thanks to God who said in his holy book (of Quran) "Ramadan is the month in which was sent down The Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear for (signs) for guidance and judgement (between right and wrong). Prayer and Peace be upon our Prophet and Messenger, who was sent with the message of mercy to all people, He who said "Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and with the hope of reward, all his previous sins will be forgiven" and (Prayer and Peace be) upon his family, and all his companions. Our sons, daughters, brothers and sisters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our Muslim brothers all over the world: We congratulate you on the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of good, blessing, mercy and best morals, as the Prophet says "I was sent as messenger of Allah to complete the best of morals". Brothers and Sisters, We don't need here to remind you of the merits and virtues of this blessed month as the Muslim and faithful souls could apprehend with their mental and insight perception, even before eye sighting the eternal meanings for whoever sought out of faith and with the hope of reward to gain the satisfaction of God, and win his mercy and forgiveness --More 20:53 LOCAL TIME 17:53 GMT تغريد
