US President Barack Obama along with first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes as well as prayers to former South African leader Nelson Mandela on his 95th birthday.

The prominent fact known that Mr Mandela is critically ill in the hospital, even though he's said to be improving at the same time anticipated to be discharged soon. The Obamas say the world can honour Mr Mandela by consideration of his example as well serving others.

The couple met accompanied by Mr Mandela's family preceding month while in South Africa and visited Robben Island, where the anti-apartheid personality experienced 18 years as a political prisoner.

May God bless him regain his health!

(AW:Samrat Biswas)