BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. On March 4, Chairman
of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade
hosted an Iftar ceremony on the occasion of the holy month of
Ramadan at his residence, Trend reports.
Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, and the heads of various religious
confessions operating in ceremony attended the ceremony.
The event commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy
Quran, followed by the collective Ramadan prayer.
Addressing the ceremony, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade
underscored the spiritual significance of the holy month of
Ramadan. He highlighted the high level of state-religion relations
in Azerbaijan, as well as the exemplary atmosphere of religious
tolerance prevailing in the country. He emphasized that Azerbaijan
consistently advocates Islamic values and interests on the global
stage, making significant contributions to Islamic solidarity while
maintaining a resolute stance against Islamophobia.
In their remarks, the speakers representing various religious
confessions and other guests hailed Azerbaijan’s efforts to promote
interfaith and intercultural dialogue globally. They also mentioned
that the country has established a unique and exemplary model of
peaceful coexistence.
The ceremony followed by an Iftar meal for the participants.
