Turkish president marks start of holy month of Ramadan

ISTANBUL

Turkey's president on Sunday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which starts this evening in Turkey.

On Twitter, Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished the best for the Turkish nation, the Islamic world, and all of humanity.

“May Allah accept our prayers and bring us to unity and solidarity to the Eid al-Fitr," the holiday at the holy month's conclusion, he wrote.

Millions of Muslims on Sunday will offer their first special evening Ramadan prayer called Tarawih, which will then continue throughout the holy month.