Beirut, August 10 (RHC)-- Cuba's friends in Lebanon sent cordial greetings to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, wishing him a happy 90th birthday on Saturday, August 13th.

A message sent by the Lebanon-Cuba Friendship Association stated: "Fidel's wise revolutionary leadership has allowed Cubans to achieve victories, to strengthen the glorious Revolution and allowed them to build a socialist society just 90 miles away from the most powerful empire humanity has ever seen."

Association President Maurice Nohra, delivered the letter at the Caribbean nation's embassy in Beirut, on occasion of Fidel's 90th birthday, to be celebrated on August 13th.

In the message, the solidarity activists describe the Cuban Revolution as 'a historic achievement of great importance and an example of dignity for the people of Latin America and others in the world who are struggling to achieve their full independence and sovereignty."

The letter begins by referring to Fidel Castro as 'Dear Comrade,' and concludes with a 'Happy Birthday Commander!' and 'Hasta la victoria siempre!'.