The Turkmen people celebrate Eid al-Adha

17.06.2024

These days, Turkmen people celebrate Eid al-Adha. Muslims make a sacrifice – kurbanlyk and turn to the Almighty Creator with prayers. This year, the holiday falls on June 16-17-18, which are declared non-working. The hyakimliks of the velayats, towns and villages, their departments and departments, public organizations in this regard took all measures to ensure that the days of Eid al-Adha were held in a festive atmosphere. In addition, at the last meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan signed a decree on postponing the weekend from June 16 to Wednesday, June 19.

On the days of Eid al-Adha, professional and amateur artists perform everywhere in squares and squares of the administrative centers of etraps, in places of mass celebrations on improvised stages decorated with National flags and national carpets.

Huge swings, horsemen on Akhal-Teke horses, sports and national games, dastarkhans with festive treats create a general joyful picture of cultural events dedicated to the celebration of the holy Eid al-Adha.

According to tradition, believers perform a festive prayer in all mosques on the first day of Eid al-Adha. The holiday of purity of faith and humanity today unites all the faithful Muslims of the country, the entire Turkmen people, people of all faiths and nationalities.

On the days of Eid al-Adha, festive dastarkhans are laid for guests in every house and prayers are offered for the glory of the Almighty, for the glory of a peaceful and creative life.

May the Almighty accept your kurbanlyk, and the light of kindness and love will illuminate your hearts.