CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN
During in the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State, continuing the rich experience of our people accumulated over thousands of years, the traditions and noble principles of our ancestors are enriched with a modern flavor. In our wonderful times national values and traditions are respected. Enormous work is being done to revive, develop and promote them. Among them – is the holy holiday Ramadan. On this holiday in our white marble capital, as well as in all the cities and villages of our beloved Motherland very intense festive events are held, which further unite our people and instill in our happy generations feelings of humanity and patriotism.
As Hero Arkadag Serdar wisely notes celebrating Ramadan in a national way, inspiring success and connecting times and generations, symbolizes our commitment to such universal values as humanism, well-wishing and further strengthens our national unity and cohesion.
During the month of Ramadan, which is rich in sanctities and spiritual values, great deeds permeated with benefits throughout the country, call on the entire society and each of its members to charity.
Ramadan – is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. During this time Muslims keep the fast Oraza for 30 days and celebrate Oraza Bayram holiday at the end of the month.
Fasting is considered one of the obligatory commandments in Islam. In the blessed month of Ramadan fasting is great importance for spiritual purification and moral development of a person. During this period the human body, sense and spiritual world create amazing harmony, our spiritual world becomes more beautiful, the desire to rejoice, to give happy to others and to live in harmony with the surrounding nature increases.
The holy month of Ramadan – is a time of spiritual purification and good deeds, shake off sinful thoughts and strengthening belief in the Almighty.
During the month of Ramadan fasting has many beneficial and useful benefits. By fasting we harden the body. Fasting protects a person from profanity, cupidity and greed. This month is considered by our people to be the month of generosity and contentment, honesty and benevolence. The whole month of Ramadan is filled with grace and purity. This month fasting is observed – one of the five commandments, offence are forgotten and sins are forgiven.
On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan our friendly citizens give sadaka, Tarawa prayers are recited in all mosques located in cities and villages, prayers are offered for peace in our country, peaceful skies and a happy life for our people, as well as for the health, long life and success in state activities of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero Arkadag and Hero Arkadag Serdar.
In our Independent, permanently Neutral state great importance is attached to Gadyr gijesi, celebrated in the month of Ramadan. Because this night is considered one of the holy nights in Islam. For many years now this night has been entrenched in people’s minds as a night of mercy and spiritual purity. On the occasion of Gadyr gijesi in accordance with the Decree signed by our esteemed President, in the pardon of convicted and repentant citizens also symbolizes the success of the generous principles of our ancestors, such as mercy and humanism.
In the “International Year of Peace and Trust” this holy month is marked by important events in the life of our people and our country. Based on the Decree of our esteemed President on the celebration of Ramadan at the state level, all our people celebrate Ramadan in unity, in accordance with the humanistic principles of our valiant fathers.
Under the leadership of our esteemed President in a new historical era, a humane policy is being implemented, based on our national principles and the rich experience of our people accumulated over thousands of years and responsible the goals of universal peace, security and well-being. Government programs aimed at ensuring the well-being of every family in the country, ensuring a high standard of living for the people and creating a competitive national economy are being successfully implemented and are reaching new heights.
The holiday of Ramadan strengthens our faith in all the good things in life, gives us the strength to achieve great heights on our chosen path. Dear compatriots, may your deeds and worship, tarawa prayers, your sacrifices, the recitation of verses and prayers for the well-being and happiness of our beloved people in Gadyr gijesi of the month of Ramadan be accepted by the Almighty!
Our happy people, who have firmly rallied around Hero Arkadag and Hero Arkadag Serdar celebrate together the holiday of Ramadan. The multifaceted traditions of this wonderful holiday give endless joy, inspiration and emotions to the hearts of our compatriots.
We wish our Hero Arkadag and Hero Arkadag Serdar, who have special respect for our traditions and customs, which are world-class, as well as for the cultural values of our people, health, long life, and success in great deeds.
Dear compatriots happy Ramadan!
Saipov Maksat,
Chief specialist of Organizational management of the Central Commission for holding Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan.