TEHRAN – Iran’s  foreign minister has used Eid-al Fitr as an opportunity to call on leaders in Muslim countries to “promote peace” instead of provoking “conflict  and discord”.

“Happy Eid to all Muslims worldwide. May the leaders of Muslim nations use the occasion to promote peace &unity instead of conflict & discord,”Mohammad Zavad Zarif tweeted on Sunday.

Muslims are celebrating Eid-al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

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