Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, hosted an iftar dinner at his residence on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
“Elchi” reports that Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva, as well as the heads of religious confessions operating in Azerbaijan, participated in the event.
The iftar ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and the Ramadan prayer.
Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, spoke about the importance of the month of Ramadan, noting the state-religion relations and the environment of religious tolerance in Azerbaijan. He stated that Azerbaijan is a state that defends Islamic values, interests, and benefits in the world, makes significant contributions to Islamic solidarity, and demonstrates a resolute stance against Islamophobia.
Afterwards, the heads of religious confessions operating in Azerbaijan and other guests delivered speeches. In their speeches, Azerbaijan’s steps taken at the international level towards promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue were highly appreciated, and it was emphasized that our country has formed an exemplary model in this field.
Later, the iftar dinner was served.