Today Turkmenistan celebrates the Oraza holiday, which completes the 30-day fast dedicated to spiritual purification. President of the country Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the people of Turkmenistan on this sacred holiday. The congratulatory message published today in the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reads, in part:
The ancient Oraza bayram personifies generosity and goodwill. For Turkmens, love for their native land, friendship, philanthropy, goodwill, conscientiousness, purity is sacred, and therefore the holy month of Oraza and the blessed Night of Gadyr gijesi are invariably revered by the people.
The national heritage, created by wise ancestors, strengthens the unity of the people, gives strength and energy for creation.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the people of Turkmenistan good health, long life, happiness and family well-being.