The Turkish Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, organized an iftar program
The Turkish Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, organized an iftar program
The Turkish Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, organized a collective iftar program on the first day of the Ramadan month in the capital, Bishkek.
The iftar was hosted by the Turkish Ambassador to Bishkek, Ahmet Sadık Doğan, for the congregation of the Central Imam Serahsi Mosque, which was built by Turkey. The program was attended by Kyrgyzstan's Mufti Abulaziz Zakirov, Deputy Mufti Samagan Mırzaibraimov, Chairman of the State Commission for Religious Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Azamat Yusupov, as well as the mosque congregation, embassy counselors, and attachés, and officials from Turkey's institutions in Bishkek.
After the evening call to prayer, the congregation performed the evening prayer and then broke their fast on the traditional mats set up on the lower level of the mosque.
Ambassador Doğan, in his speech, congratulated the participants on the month of Ramadan and wished the Kyrgyz people health, abundance, and unity.
Azamat Yusupov, Chairman of the State Commission for Religious Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, noted that Ambassador Doğan hosted the first iftar of Ramadan at the Central Imam Serahsi Mosque. He emphasized that Ambassador Doğan is one of those who has contributed to the multifaceted development of Kyrgyz-Turkish relations, stating, "Mr. Doğan is one of the individuals who has made significant contributions to the development of Kyrgyz-Turkish relations and is a person whose mark will remain in the history of relations between the two countries."
The iftar program was attended by 2,000 people.
Guest Habibulla Amirov thanked the Turkish Ambassador to Bishkek for receiving the prayers of Muslims on the first day of Ramadan and bringing joy to them.
Mevlüt Küçükemek shared that he felt at home during the iftar, saying, "May Allah be pleased with everyone. Blessed Ramadan to all."
Dilnoza Rahmatullayeva, who also attended the iftar, prayed for the acceptance of Muslims' fasting by Allah.
Traditional Kyrgyz dishes from the local cuisine were served to the guests.
The iftar prayer was led by Kyrgyzstan’s Mufti Abulaziz Zakirov.