AUASO "Alraid" congratulates all Compatriots on 20 Anniversary of Independence of Ukraine

Peace be upon you and favor of the Almighty, dear compatriots!

On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine we sincerely congratulate all of you with the great favor of the Almighty who after centuries of indefatigable struggle of the Ukrainian people granted us freedom and independence.

In strive for freedom there were joined efforts of representatives of many faiths: Orthodox and Muslims, Catholics and Protestants. There is no doubt; it is a common victory of all patriots which was given to us by the Almighty.

We honor and we remember in our prayers all who struggled for the independence, all who were killed and suffered for the sake of our light future. Freedom, equality before the law and leadership of right should be defended. In the Holy Quran the Almighty tells us, "Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves" (The Holy Quran, 13:11).

Celebrating of nice anniversary is a fine possibility to call all fellow citizens to peace, mutual respect and tolerance. Force and power of the state is built on the consent in the society. We urge all to respect rights of compatriots, including the right for religious and spiritual life.

Muslims of Ukraine is an integral part of the Ukrainian society. We love and we appreciate our country, we are proud of the level of religious freedom in it because we know how it is hard for our coreligionists in the authoritative states.

We wish our country freedom forever, power, richness and firmness of the democratic rights and freedoms. We ask God the Almighty to bless our land and our people!