Ketevan Tsikhelashvili congratulates Muslim community on Kurban Bayram

11 August 2019
The State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili congratulates the Muslim citizens of Georgia on Kurban Bayram.    

“I would like to sincerely congratulate each of you on this wonderful day and wish you peace, welfare and prosperity in your families and in the country as a whole. May this day be a precursor to success and advancement.

There are many beautiful and remarkable traditions and celebrations in Islam, and it is truly a proud thing that in Georgia many people of different faiths live peacefully together. This is our centuries-old tradition that needs care. The Government of Georgia is doing – and will do in the future - everything in order to ensure this", - said the State Minister.   

Kurban Bayram, or so called “Sacrifice Feast" lasts for three days and is marked on 70th day after Ramazan Bayrami.