Linda Rama: Between Family, Work and Albania’s Future Hundreds of thousands of Albanian citizens fasted for one month to show their devotion to faith in these hot summer days.
The head of the Muslim Community, Haji Selim Muca wished a happy Bayram to all Muslim devotees.
“We are leaving Ramadan, the most loved month of the year and the most well known friend among Muslims. The month of fasting, mercy and prayers: the month when Kuran was declared, the month in which the celestial help was not spared. Tomorrow it is Bayram and I wish a happy celebration to all Albanians. I wish them peace, happiness and joy in their families. Bayram is the most blessed celebration for the Muslims. Bayram encourages Muslims for further commitments and the creation of a better and happier future. The celebration of this day gives a special emotion to Muslims, a new spirit, a new zeal for their religious works that have left unchangeable marks. Based on this, let these celebration days serve for more goodness, peace and love among each other, for the entire society, nation and humanity”, Selim Muca declared.
Berisha organizes Iftar dinner
The Albanian Prime Minister organized a dinner for the Friday evening with all religious representatives in Albania in one of the government’s residences.
Berisha valued not only the devotion to God, but also the importance of religious coexistence.
“Albanians have an excellent heritage, which is receiving recognition in Europe and the world. This year we have the 100th year of independence, and this is a good occasion for expressing the best gratitude to the leaders of all religions, who have given a historical contribution to the independence of Albania. For these six months Albania is leading the oldest democratic institution of postwar Europe, the Council of Europe, and this is a great honor for us. One of our mottos is “united in diversity”, which we, Albanians, can illustrate with our spiritual heritage, with our big respect for each others’ faith and the excellent religious tolerance that we have”, Berisha declared.
Berisha declared that this is the 100th anniversary of independence and a chance to express our deep gratitude to the world leaders of all religions, who gave a historical contribution to Albania’s independence.
Celebrations in Kosovo
The Kosovo religious leaders wished a happy Bayram to all Muslim devotees. Kosovo’s Mufti, Naim Ternava, asys that this is a celebration that comes after the month of Ramadan, which cleans the hearts from hate, jealousy and that guides people to good deeds, respect and solidarity for each other, by increasing the altruism level and by strengthening the belief that the man needs constant care.
The President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, declared that this is the time for everyone to pray for everyone who are not among us but who with their work, dedication and sacrifice allowed the rest to live today in freedom and enjoy our celebrations.
The Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Jakup Krasniqi, felicitated Mufti Ternava and the Muslim devotees for this celebration, saying that the religious harmony and solidarity are part of the treasure values of our country. He wished that Kosovo lives in peace, respect, tolerance and understanding.
The Kosovo Prime Minister, Hashim Thaci, said among other things that this celebration is a good occasion for the citizens of this country to share the best joys and wishes and work for an even better future for our country”, Thaci declared.
The Mayor of Prishtina, Isa Mustafa, wished for this celebration to transmit the best wishes and deeds, because this is the day of mercy, forgiveness, understanding, goodness and peace.
Obama felicitates Jahjaga
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, wished the Kosovo President a happy Fitr Bayram. “Dear Mrs. President. On behalf of the US people, I am passing the best wishes to you while you and your people celebrate Fitr Bayram. I hope that the holy month of Ramadan will bring all Muslims to unite with each other. I hope that you and your people will leave in peace, good health and prosperity”, says the message of the US President, Barack Obama.
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