His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received scores of well-wishers on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan at Al Wajba Palace on Monday evening.

They included HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, HE the Speaker of the Advisory Council Ahmad bin Abdulla bin Zaid al-Mahmoud, and Sheikhs, ministers, ministries' undersecretaries, Advisory Council members and citizens.

The Amir exchanged greetings and congratulations with the well-wishers on the blessed occasion, praying for its return with blessings for the State of Qatar and its people.

HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani, and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al-Thani attended the reception along with a number of Sheikhs.

Meanwhile, the Amir exchanged greetings with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Hassan Rouhani on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan during a telephone conversation on Monday evening.