Hope for Peace in Muslim World

In messages to Muslim nations on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), President Hassan Rouhani hoped for the establishment of peace and stability in the Muslim world through unity and understanding. The president sent separate messages to leaders of Muslim countries on Friday to congratulate them on the auspicious occasion, which falls on the 17th day of the lunar month of Rabi al-Avval that coincides with Dec. 17, Tasnim News Agency reported. Rouhani hoped that Muslims would enhance "unity, fraternity and understanding", and refer to the great Prophet's (PBUH) way of life as their role model to pave the way for establishment of peace, calm and stability in the Muslim world. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadeq (PBUH), the sixth Shia Imam of the Household of the Prophet (PBUH).