A gathering to break fast during Ramadan. Photo: wiki commons.

The Muslim month of fasting, known as Ramadan, begins on Thursday night, July 19th, and Israeli President Shimon Peres has released a video message wishing the Muslim world “Ramadan Kareem”, or “have a generous Ramadan.”

Muslims around the world refrain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity, from sunrise to sunset, for one month, in order to demonstrate their submission to God.

To watch Peres’ video message to the Muslim world, click below.