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Message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Ramadan holiday

Dear fellow countrymen!

I sincerely congratulate you and all Azerbaijanis of the world on the blessed occasion of the Ramadan holiday and convey my most cordial wishes to each of you.

The month of Ramadan, in which the holy Koran was heaven-sent, and which calls for compassion, unity, moral perfection, purifies people`s souls and minds.

Azerbaijan annually conducts national and religious ceremonies, including the Ramadan holiday, on the state level. State-religion relations, the freedom of religion in our country are guaranteed under national and international law.

The preservation and development of the atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between religions and beliefs, as well as multicultural values in Azerbaijan, which has become a model of tolerance in the present-day world, is one of the main directions of our state policy. I would like to emphasize that representatives of all ethnicities and religions live peacefully like a single family in our country, where the Soviet regime used to forbid freedom of religion and conscience. This is one of the greatest treasures of the independent Azerbaijan.

These days our society experiences holiday joy. Those, who honorably stood the test of fasting, pray for peace in the world and our country and for the repose of immortal souls of our martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland.

I do hope that in the month of Ramadan, which is a symbol of mercy, compassion and equality, the fasting, the prayers and the intentions of our faithful citizens are accepted in the kingdom of God. I once again congratulate you on this holiday and wish happiness to your families and prosperity your homes.

May Allah accept your fast!

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Azerbaijan Republic

Baku, 25 July 2014

 

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