October 9, 2008

The MECC General Secretary issued a message of congratulation to Muslims on the occasion of Fitr Feast after Ramadan month of fasting. The message talked about the unique coexistence situation between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East which should be preserved and maintained. "It is an occasion to maintain values of love between Christians and Muslims as they represent one society of coexistence," the message said. As an oriental cultural customary, the MECC General Secretary called several Muslim leaders in Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and Syria and congratulated them.

Middle East Council of Churches