Jeddah, May 23, 2020, SPA -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, congratulated the Muslim nation on Eid Al-Fitr for 1441 AH, praying for Allah to bestow His bounteous blessings and mercy on the Muslim community. The OIC Secretary General sent his warmest Eid Al-Fitr wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. He also offered his congratulations to their Majesties, Royal Highnesses and Excellencies the leaders of the OIC Member States. "The joy of Eid Al-Fitr comes amid growing concern over the difficult conditions Muslims and the world at large are going through due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic" Dr. Al-Othaimeen said, praying to Allah the Almighty to help Muslim world and the whole world to overcome the novel coronavirus. Further, the Secretary General urged people to show optimism, joy and confidence at all times, emphasizing that trust in Allah should be so great, especially with the global effort and humanity’s determination to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Al-Othaimeen expressed hope for peace and security to prevail for the common good of the OIC region and the world as a whole, and for the culture of non-violence and anti-extremism to be promoted, to put an end to hatemongering and terrorism and to save the lives of innocent people. --SPA 21:54 LOCAL TIME 18:54 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1336413