April 13, 2021 | 21:02 (GMT+7)
MR9 visits Cham ethnic people on Ramadan festival
PANO – A delegation of Military Region 9 (MR9), led by its Deputy Political Commissar Major General Ho Minh Phuong, on April 12, visited the Muslim community Representative Board in Chau Phong commune, Tan Chau town, An Giang province, and presented gifts to the Cham ethnic people in Da Phuoc commune, An Phu district.
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Cham people receiving gifts |
On this occasion, the delegation inquired after the Cham ethnic people in the region and highly appreciated the solidarity and contributions of the Cham people in An Giang province to local socio-economic development, national defense and security.
Meanwhile, the Cham community was also asked to promote solidarity and strictly observe the Party’s guidelines and State’s policies for local development.
The mission also took this occasion to ask the Cham ethnic people to organize a happy and safe Ramadan festival while implementing COVID-19 prevention and control, contributing to preserving and promoting national cultural traditions.
Reportedly, there are 7,000 Muslims in the province, accounting for 0.9% of the provincial population. This year’s Ramadan event takes place from April 13 to May 12, 2021.
Translated by Minh Anh