Pezeshkian made the remark in a phone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar.
The Iranian president expressed hope that the auspicious Islamic occasion will prepare the ground for promotion of peace, elimination of war and insecurity in the region and the establishment of peace and sustainable security across the Muslim world.
He called Eid al-Adha a clear manifestation of solidarity, unity and cohesion among Muslims across the world based on the principles of Islam and the holy Qur’an, teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and the common Qibla.
Pezeshkian wished prosperity and success for the Muslim people of the UEA and all Muslim nations in the world.
The UAE president, for his part, extended his congratulations to the Iranian government and nation on Eid al-Adha and expressed hope that it would lead to greater closeness among Muslims and broader solidarity among the Muslim nations.
Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which involves key rituals including circumambulating the holy Ka’aba, walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa, standing on the plain of Arafat, and the symbolic stoning of the devil in the Mina valley.
Hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.
This year 1,673,230 people performed Hajj, including 1,506,576 foreign pilgrims and 166,654 Saudi nationals, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics.