http://www.english.hadhramaut.info President congratulates Arab, Islamic leaders on Ramadan [The Source: sabaanews.net - 21/08/2009] President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Friday cables of congratulations to kings, emirs and presidents of Arab and Islamic countries on the advent of Ramadan.
He wished them all a blessed month and continuous health, and progress and prosperity for all the Arab and Islamic nations. Yemen has announced that Saturday is the kick-off day of Ramadan coinciding wtih August 22.