It only took one day — June 19 — for four separate but clearly linked events to play out in Turkmenistan, each touching on the place Islam holds in the country's public life. A memorial meal hosted by the National Leader. A community clean-up at a village cemetery. A proposal to name a new mosque after him. And, capping it off, a leadership reshuffling at the top of the … [Read more...]
National Leader of Turkmen People Attends Eid al-Adha Celebrations
On 27 May 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, took part in festive events marking the beginning of the holy holiday of Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram). The itinerary for the day included religious observances, visits to memorial sites, and discussions with members of the Council of Elders and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Celebrates Kurban Bayramy
On 27–29 May 2026, Turkmenistan celebrates Kurban Bayramy (Eid al-Adha) — the main Islamic festival of sacrifice, which is observed on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. On the occasion of the festive date, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the people of the country. The text of the congratulatory message was published by the state print … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Celebrates Eid-al-Fitr
Turkmenistan celebrated on Sunday, 30 March 2025, the festival marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan – Eid-al-Fitr (Oraza Bayram). Special Eid prayers were offered in the mosques across the country. People visited each other and exchanged food and refreshments as a sign of solidarity and goodwill. /// nCa, 31 March 2025 … [Read more...]
The Delegation of Turkmenistan participates in the conference and exhibition “Hajj and Umrah Services” in Saudi Arabia
From 12 to 14 January, 2025, the fourth international conference and exhibition "Hajj and Umrah Services" is being held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended by delegations from more than 80 countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Turkmen side is represented at this conference by a delegation headed by the Mufti of Turkmenistan Yalkap … [Read more...]