The head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan congratulated the chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic on the onset of the holy month of Ramadan

March 11, 2024. The head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, congratulated the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Mufti of Nauryzbay Kazhy Taganuly on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

“For every Muslim, this special period of the year - a thirty-day fast - according to ancient custom, is marked by performing acts of mercy, special concern for others and compassion for those in need. Compliance with the religious instructions of Ramadan is directly related to the ideas of moral improvement of the individual and strengthening of traditional spiritual and moral values. The head of state, the respected Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, emphasizes: “Spiritual values are an important factor in the development of the country.”
This year, Ramadan coincides with the period of Orthodox Lent; followers of the country's two leading faiths will at the same time testify to their loyalty to spiritual ideals. The strength of the people of Kazakhstan lies in unity while preserving the identity and diversity of religions and cultures.
From ancient times to the present day, in the vastness of the Great Steppe, Muslims and Christians in peace and good neighborliness, supporting each other, live and work to develop and strengthen their common home - blessed Kazakhstan.
God grant that in the future, interfaith peace and interethnic harmony will flourish on our land, to the benefit of all Kazakhstanis,” the congratulatory address says.

Metropolitan Alexander wished the Supreme Mufti of Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly and all Muslims of Kazakhstan health, peace and prosperity.