Supreme Mufti Absattar Kazhy Derbisali congratulates Kazakhstanis on Qurban Ayt holiday
Dear Kazakhstanis, brothers and sisters!
On November 16 all Muslims of the world will celebrate Qurban Ait holiday, a peak of universal humanistic traditions; it embodies high ideals of Islam.
Qurban Ait is one of the greatest holidays of the Islamic world. The holiday embodies care of relatives and compassion to the people in need. It is a tradition to wake up early, put on the bets clothes, be friendly and visit parents, elders and sick relatives and remember the dead with prayers on this day
Muslims of our Motherland take every effort for good of our country, for development of our rich cultural and spiritual traditions and strengthening inter-ethnic harmony, religious tolerance and mutual respect. Our President Nursultan Nazarbayev gives special attention to this issue. Friendship, harmony and respect are our major pride and common heritage which we must preserve and praise Allah for it.
It is remarkable that this year Kazakhstan presides in the OSCE and the next year it will take the office of the OIC chairman. The forthcoming Summit of 56 Leaders of the OSCE states proves that Kazakhstan has become an authoritative leader in inter-ethnic and inter-faith harmony being a model for other countries.
On behalf of all Muslims of Kazakhstan let me cordially congratulate you on holy feast Qurban Ayt! I wish happiness and well-being to everybody! May the Almighty Allah grant us His infinite grace and mercy! I wish peace, harmony welfare and prosperity to our society!