Metropolitan Alexander congratulated the Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan on the holiday of Oraza Ait

April 9, 2024. Alma-Ata. 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 holiday of Oraza Ait.

“According to ancient custom, this holiday is celebrated by performing acts of mercy, special care for neighbors 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.

In one of his addresses to the people, the Head of State, the respected Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, noted: “Kazakhstan from time immemorial has been a territory of peace and creation, respect for faith and moral values, tolerance and good neighborliness.” From ancient times to the present day, in the vastness of the Great Steppe, Muslims and Christians, in peace and brotherly love, supporting each other, work for the development and prosperity of our common home - blessed Kazakhstan.

God grant that interfaith peace and interethnic harmony will continue to flourish in the vastness of the Great Steppe,” the congratulatory address says.

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