The President of Georgia Congratulates the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, extended congratulations to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In connection with the holiday, President Kavelashvili visited the Tbilisi mosque.

The President addressed the congregation gathered at the mosque and spoke about the significance of the celebration.

"Our homeland, Georgia, takes pride in the fact that throughout centuries, people of different faiths have always coexisted in our country. I personally emphasize during meetings that Georgia is one of the distinctive countries where people of different religious denominations coexist in such a way, living together warmly and harmoniously. For centuries, they have stood side by side and lived for one another," Mikheil Kavelashvili stated.

During his address, the President of Georgia once again expressed gratitude to Muslim citizens for their solidarity and support during the passing of His Holiness and Beatitude, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

"I cannot but recall the recent days following the passing of His Holiness and Beatitude, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, as it coincided with the major Muslim holiday of Nowruz. However, the sense of responsibility demonstrated by our Muslim fellow citizens at that time - choosing not to mark the celebration and limiting themselves to prayer alone - will remain a lasting testament to respect. I extend my gratitude to each and every one of you. Once again, I congratulate you on today's occasion. May abundance, kindness, and love prevail in your families," the President of Georgia stated.

The Eid al-Adha celebration at the mosque was also extended greetings by the Chairman of the State Agency for Religious Issues, Zaza Vashakmadze, the Mufti of Western Georgia, Adam Shantadze, the Mufti of Eastern Georgia, Etibar Eminov, and the Sheikh of the Administration of All Muslims of Georgia, Haji Faig Nabiyev. Representatives of the diplomatic corps were also present at the mosque.