Iftar on behalf of Kazakh President held in Almaty
12:21, 28 August 2010
ALMATY. August 28. KAZINFORM /Sara Mustafina/ The evening meal Iftar which was held on behalf of President Nursultan Nazarbayev has been organized in Almaty. Almaty Mayor Akhmetzhan Yessimov, the residents who are fasting (representatives of culture, intelligentsia, spirituality, sport, public figures and businessmen) took part in it.
The Mayor opened the dinner. He celebrated the guests on Islamic month of Ramadan, wished successful holding of the Muslim fasting, peace, welfare and prosperity. He noted spiritual culture revival since gaining independence.
"Owing to wise policy conducted by the Head of the State, our citizens have opportunity to practice their faith and owing to this our country has not only economic but spiritual growth", A.Yessimov said.
Over 400 guests were invited.