In honor of celebration of Nauryz, about one thousand events were organized in Atyrau region

March 22, in honor of the great holiday Nauryz, on the Issatay and Makhambet square, 15 yurts were installed in. All guests of the event had the opportunity to enjoy Nauryz kozhe and national dishes, as well as take part in national games and get acquainted with Kazakh traditions. As part of the festive events, the head of the region, Serik Shapkenov, visited each yurt and congratulated the city residents on the Nauryz holiday, the Press Service of the Akim of the region reports.

In addition, a festive concert “Kosh Keldin, Az Nauryz!” took place, which began with a theatrical performance “Kosh Keldin Koktem” performed by artists of the Academic Kazakh Drama Theater named after Makhambet. Akim of the region Serik Shapkenov, speaking at the event, noted the special significance of the celebration of Nauryz, which coincides with the month of Ramadan, and emphasized its importance for strengthening the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Kazakh people.

“Our wise people have an expression: “Thirty guests of Ramadan come together,” and this year Nauryz is celebrated in a special way. The recent visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Atyrau, as well as the arrival of respected citizens of our country to participate in the third meeting of the National Kurultai demonstrates its importance. The entire Muslim people is looking forward to the month of Ramadan in order to express their most sincere wishes and prayers during this period. Prayers read on Nauryz are especially important. We believe that the holiday will bring prosperity to every person, every home, good luck to our country and strengthen unity. We believe that such a good start to the year will give impetus to the development of our region. I wish everyone renewal and prosperity! May there be more new and good beginnings in the New Year! May our Atyrau continue to prosper!” S. Shapkenov expressed his wishes.

Starting this year in our country, from March 14 to 23, the celebration of Nauryz will take place in the format of the ten-day “Nauryznama” for ten days. Until now, about a thousand festive events have been organized in the region.