The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the religious holiday Kurban Bairam sent a congratulation note to the Head of the Islamic Religious Community Reis Ul Ulema Sulejman efendi Rehxepi.

 
Respected Reis Ul Ulema Sulejman efendi Rehxepi,

 
Let me extend my cordial congratulations to you personally, to the members of the Riyaset, muftis, imams and to all citizens of Islamic religion in the Republic of Macedonia on the occasion of the great Muslim holiday Kurban Bairam.

 
Kurban Bairam is a holiday of solidarity, sharing and unity. It is a day when prosperity extends a hand to poverty, a day that highlights all human virtues. I earnestly wish that you all spend the holiday in good health, joy, happiness and harmony sharing love with your closest ones.

 
May you spend this year’s celebration in this spirit, in which all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, with respect and understanding will share common values of humanism and solidarity.

    
Availing myself of this opportunity, I would like to underline that the temptations and challenges that our society and country are facing, can be addressed only by a common language of unity. Only united we can walk the path of success and progress. May this holiday unite us in our common efforts in building a prosperous Macedonia.

 
I am convinced that the Islamic religious community and all its believers, as an inseparable part of the Macedonian society, will continue to be active stakeholders in building coexistence and understanding between different faiths and ethnic groups in the Republic of Macedonia.

 
At the end, I congratulate the coronation of pilgrimage to all our citizens who are in Mecca!

Happy Eid al-Adha!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov