Turkmenistan Celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers, Unity, and National Pride

Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: Turkmenistan is commemorating Eid al-Adha, known locally as Kurban Bayramy, with prayers and ceremonies held across the capital Ashgabat and all regions of the country, marking a spiritually significant and nationally unifying occasion.

In a message conveyed to the nation on Friday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended warm Eid greetings to the Turkmen people, describing the sacred festival as one that “enriches universal human values and strengthens high moral ideals.” The President noted the added significance of this year’s celebration, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality, and highlighted that thousands of citizens have traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, also congratulated President Berdimuhamedov and the nation on the occasion, calling Eid al-Adha a “symbol of spiritual unity, solidarity, and noble aspirations.”

Mosques across the country witnessed large congregational prayers on the first day of Eid, followed by public celebrations and gatherings that reflected the deep-rooted cultural and religious significance of the holiday.

To mark the festive period, President Berdimuhamedov issued a decree declaring June 6, 7, and 8 as official holidays for Kurban Bayramy, with June 9 designated as an additional day off in lieu of the Saturday holiday — ensuring a continuous celebration across the long weekend.

The nationwide observance of Kurban Bayramy reinforces Turkmenistan’s dedication to peace, tradition, and the values of compassion, generosity, and unity.