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MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATION OF PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN TO THE AZERBAIJANI PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF RAMADAN HOLIDAY
I extend my sincere congratulations to you n the occasion of the Holly Ramadan.
The holly month of Ramadan when the Koran Karim was sent down is one of holiday months, which had left a deep trace in the history of the humankind’s morality. This holiday, which preserves the feeling of moral and religious unity between the Moslem peoples around the world, strengthens the confidence in their hearts, calls the people for tolerance, good intentions, good deeds and benefits from the Lord’s wisdoms, as well as invites to take very effort for establishment of peace, prosperity and fraternity throughout the world.
The people of Azerbaijan, who have always been devoted to their national and traditional principles, demonstrating solidarity with the world Muslims, are solemnly celebrating this holiday. Every citizen doing his moral duty to the religion and undergone the trials of the Ramadan month with clear conscience is celebrating this day with great pride. The Ramadan holiday, which has turned out to be a triumph of unity and equality in the society, also plays an important role in educating the young generation in the spirit of devotion to the Homeland.
This holly day, I commemorate the heroic sons of the Homeland; let them rest in peace, and I wish patience families and relatives of shahids who gave their lives for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
I extend my best wishes to all our compatriots living beyond the countries borders.
Dear sisters and brothers,
I extend my best wishes to all of you for every success in your noble activity and for your pure intentions to come true.
Congratulations on Holly Ramadan!
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The city of Baku, November 24, 2003