President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev hosted the traditional iftar dinner organized by Muslims every year on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan last night (March 29). In his speech at the breakfast dinner, the President said, “We need insight and wisdom more than ever in order to successfully build our common home and make it more and more a place of peace and mutual understanding in these testing days when all humanity is going through hardships.”
The breakfast dinner was attended by representatives of religious communities in Bulgaria, diplomatic missions in our country, government officials, public figures and veterans working in the fields of spirituality, culture, education and science.
In his speech, Radev indicated that the traditional iftar meal was established as an institutional sign of respect for the traditions and beliefs of the Muslim community in Bulgaria. The President emphasized that “the blessed month of Ramadan for Muslims is the time when believers work with a lofty goal to raise their spirituality and awaken mercy and human love in their souls,” and called for the month of Ramadan to be an opportunity to awaken. Empathy and compassion.
Radev highlighted the role of spiritual leaders in Bulgaria, who, through their invaluable personal examples, actively contribute to an open and generous interreligious dialogue in our country. “As President, I will continue to share holidays with all our compatriots, to remind us of the historical traditions that unite our people, and to promote goodwill between the different communities of Bulgaria,” said the President. Radev wished health and wellness to all Muslims in Bulgaria, their families and relatives.
Chief Mufti Dr. Mustafa Hajj stressed that aid is not always material, and that happiness does not stem only from financial success, and called for more humanity and mutual assistance. The Grand Mufti thanked the President for the respect he showed to the Muslim community in Bulgaria and said, “Tonight’s iftar dinner is an indication that you have brought all Bulgarian citizens together, regardless of their religious beliefs and ethnic origins.”
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