The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri congratulated the Lebanese, the Muslims and the Arabs on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, hoping the black cloud surrounding many Arab countries will vanish.

He said: "The joy of holidays was almost complete this year with the victory of the Lebanese army over the terrorist organizations and its success in expelling their remnants from the Bekaa, had it not been accompanied by the atmosphere of sadness that engulfed our country after the announcement of the martyrdom of the kidnapped soldiers, who protected with their lives and the lives of their fellow martyrs Lebanon's dignity and the safety of its people."

He added: "We hope Eid Al-Adha will represent an opportunity to turn the page of discord and conflict in our country and serve as a lesson for all of us to avoid the factors of division and divergence, and work to achieve the aspirations of the Lebanese of a better future."

Hariri apologized for not accepting congratulations due to the present situation, hoping the Eid will bring peace and stability to the Lebanese and the Arabs

Source: NNA