Assam guv's greetings for Ramzan

Assam Governor P B Acharya has greeted Muslims on the occasion of Ramzan, the month-long fasting which began on Tuesday.

"My warm greetings to the Muslim brethren of Assam for the holy month of Ramadan ... Ramadan is a time for Muslim community to observe dawn-to-dusk fast to cleanse the soul and come closer to (God) Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful," he said.

He hoped that Ramadan would promote brotherhood, compassion and love for fellow beings and strengthen the bond of unity and amity among different communities living in the state.