April 13, 2021 (1442 AH) To our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world: As-salaamu ‘alaykum! Peace be with you! On behalf of the Special Commission for Dialogue with Islam of the Order of Friars Minor, it gives us great pleasure once again to extend our greetings to you as you begin the holy month of Ramadan. More than a year has passed has since the COVID-19 pandemic began.