President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the art, culture and tradition of the Muslim community have its own uniqueness in Nepal with multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural characteristics.

He expressed this view while extending best wishes to those who are leaving for Hajj pilgrimage this year to Mecca, during a welcoming ceremony organised at the President House, Shital Niwas this morning.

"In our country, which has diverse ethnicities, communities, languages, and cultures, it is essential for everyone to unite and work together for its preservation and enhancement, and through this, to strengthen national unity by increasing brotherhood, friendship, and goodwill among each other. I express my best wishes for the success of your Hajj journey with the belief that the pilgrimage will make a significant contribution to it," he said.

The President stated that this community has had a significant contribution to the formation of the Nepali state since ancient times.

"I believe that the relevant authorities will definitely pay attention to providing all kinds of facilities for the convenience of the people who are going on Hajj pilgrimage espousing sacred faith and belief. I would like to draw the attention of the stakeholders to the need to formulate timely policies, rules, and provisions to operate the pilgrimage in an organized manner," said President Paudel.

On that occasion, the President wished the pilgrims by handing them a scarf and a Nepali cap.

The Acting Chairperson of the Muslim Commission, Mohamuddin Miyan, said that it is a matter of pride that for the first time the President has personally bid farewell to the Hajj pilgrims.