Press Release
KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi hosted a special Iftar dinner, welcoming government officials, diplomats, and friends of Italy to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan and promote interfaith harmony. Consul of Italy in Karachi, Mr. Fabrizio Bielli, led the event, celebrating the spirit of Ramadan alongside Pakistani guests.
The Honorable Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, attended the Iftar, along with other dignitaries, including Rear Admiral Salman Ilyas, Managing Director of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, and Sector Commander Cdr. Nasir Mehmood. Consul Bielli, in his address, emphasized the spiritual significance of fasting, describing it as “a combination of the physical and spiritual struggle,” where abstaining from food, drink, and worldly enjoyments enhances the soul.
Speaking at the event, Consul Bielli highlighted that Ramadan is a time for sacrifice, humility, generosity, and spiritual enrichment. He shared that he and his wife were observing the fast together with their Pakistani friends to celebrate the true spirit of Ramadan. He also noted the unique convergence of Ramadan this year with Nowruz, Holi, Chinese New Year, and Easter, wishing health, prosperity, and happiness to all.
The Consul expressed hope that such initiatives would foster peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding across communities, strengthening bonds between cultures and faiths in Karachi and beyond.
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