BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory message
to the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Ramadan, Trend reports.
The congratulatory message reads:
''Dear compatriots,
I congratulate you on the occasion of the blessed Ramadan
Holiday and extend my greetings and best wishes to all of you.
Ramadan, the sultan of the eleven months, embodying spiritual
and moral perfection and noble intentions, and purifying people’s
souls and thoughts, has now come to an end. It is during this
blessed month, in which our holy book, the Quran, was revealed,
that Muslims gain the opportunity to fulfill their conscientious
duties and obligations before Almighty Allah with dignity,
experiencing the joy of good deeds such as helping one another, as
well as showing compassion and mercy.
For centuries, Azerbaijan has been one of the few places where
different faiths and beliefs have coexisted peacefully in a
harmonious environment. Islam, which always calls humanity to
peace, humanism, and brotherhood, has historically played an
exceptional role in preserving ethnic and cultural diversity in our
society, fostering an atmosphere of tolerance based on mutual
respect and trust, as well as national and spiritual
solidarity.
Dear sisters and brothers,
Each year, the month of Ramadan further strengthens unity and
equality among our people, becoming a celebration of kindness and
good deeds. On these blessed days, I join your prayers for the
peace, prosperity, and progress of our state. I also respectfully
pay tribute to our heroic martyrs who gave their lives for the
independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
Once again, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and all
our compatriots living in different parts of the world. I wish your
families happiness, abundant sustenance, and blessings on your
tables.
May Allah accept your fasting and prayers.
Happy Ramadan!''
