The Head of the Kazakhstan Metropolitan District congratulated the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the country on the holiday of Kurban Ait

The head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, congratulated the Chairman of the Spiritual Board of Muslims of the country, the Supreme Mufti Nauryzbay Kazhy Taganuly and all Muslims of the Republic on the holiday of Kurban Ait.

«I heartily congratulate you and all Muslims of Kazakhstan on one of the main days in the Islamic calendar – Kurban Ait!
On this day, the ideas of kindness, mercy and justice are preached in the mosques of the Republic. Adherence to these values ​​is the basis of interethnic and interfaith harmony in our society, contributes to the spiritual improvement of the people and the moral education of the younger generation.
Traditions of mutual respect between representatives of different ethnic groups, religions and cultures in Kazakhstan have deep roots. As the Head of State, esteemed Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev notes: “Over its centuries-old history, being at the crossroads of civilizations, Kazakhstan has absorbed a diverse palette of colors from various traditions of the world. It's an integral part of our cultural code."
Since ancient times, the followers of the leading confessions inhabiting the Great Steppe have worked together to build the country's spiritual might, strengthen statehood, and protect sacred borders.
I hope that good relations between Muslims and Christians will continue to serve to strengthen unity and harmony in the blessed land of Kazakhstan.
I sincerely wish you, dear Mufti Khazret, and all Muslims of the Republic health, peace, prosperity and success in good deeds for the benefit of the Fatherland!» – says the congratulations.