Let your pedestal be high, Independence! "Independence is the pride of every Kazakhstan’s"

On December 16, the Department of religious affairs of the Almaty region organized a festive event dedicated to the Independence day of the republic of Kazakhstan.

Independence Day is a significant holiday for every Kazakhstani. It is considered a symbol of freedom, prosperity and power of our common Motherland. Since the acquisition of our sovereignty and independence, peoples and ethnic groups that have different beliefs, with common wishes have united in one direction, brilliantly continued the great history of Kazakhstan with new achievements and successful transformations, over the years of independence we have achieved world recognition and great progress, have become known to the world as an example of creativity, harmony and creation under a single shanyrak. This holiday marked the birth of a new sovereign and independent republic - Kazakhstan. For such a short historical period, the people of Kazakhstan managed to build a democratic, legal and economically independent state by common efforts. In a secular state that does not restrict freedom of religion, representatives of more than 130 ethnic groups symbolize uncompromising and unshakable unity. Adhering to a constructive foreign policy, we have strengthened our great path to the future through interethnic peacekeeping and civil accord, avoiding discord in the country's internal world.

During the event, congratulations were shown by the leaders of religious associations in the region, dedicated to December 16 - Independence day.

Also, the following employees were awarded with letters of thanks from the deputy akim of the Almaty region for their contribution to the stabilization of the religious situation and interfaith harmony on the basis of state policy:

Acting head of the section for work with religious associations, interaction with law enforcement agencies and expertise, Moldabayeva Dinara Muratovna;

Chief specialist of the section for work with religious associations, interaction with Law enforcement agencies and conducting expertise - Altybaeva Diana Serikbaevna;

Head of the section of the center for the rehabilitation of victims of religious extremism and the proponents of destructive cults Usupbek Nurseit Bakytzhanovich;

Head of the section for interaction with religious associations and support of interdepartmental regional activities Babatai Aybek Serikbaevich;

Specialist in religion of the highest qualification level of the department of interaction with religious associations and provision of interdepartmental regional activities Mukhamed Magzhan Sarsembayevich (Tekeli city),