Sri Lanka, March 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world, celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, describing it as one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic religious calendar, which is celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon following a month of fasting.

In his message, the President highlighted that fasting during Ramadan, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, reflects the importance of distancing oneself from worldly desires and embracing a virtuous way of life founded on sacrifice and self-restraint.

He noted that the observance of Ramadan conveys profound humanitarian and social messages to the global community.

"At its core, Ramadan ins...