A press conference on the holy month of Ramadan which begins on July 21, and fasting (Orudjlug), took place on Tuesday in the Caucasus Muslim Department (CMD). However, during a conversation with reporters, Sheikh Allahshukur Pashazade unexpectedly spoke about the use of religion against the state. According to him, there are such forces in the north and south of the country.
"Some forces want to use religion against our state," he said.
He also said that Ramadan is a good opportunity for religious enlightenment. He recommended Akhunds to dedicate Friday namaz to specific topics recommended by the CMD.
The Sheikh also recommended that religious leaders "in the interests of the state" cooperate with local offices of the State Committee for Work with Religious Associations and bodies of executive power.
The head of state committee, Elshad Iskandarov, said that the state relies on the contribution of religious leaders in the liberation of religion and obscurantism.
In his view, religion should avoid themes causing the split, and should strive more for unification efforts. According to him, in the Friday sermons in mosques, along with educational topics a place should be given to patriotic themes.
The press conference announced Fatwa of the Council of Qadi of the CMD on the occasion of Ramadan, and distributed a calendar with the schedule of the beginning and ending of fasting during Ramadan.—05C06--
Politics
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On November 14, a debate took place in the German Bundestag discussing the "horrific" human rights situation in Azerbaijan and COP29. Following the discussions, members of the Bundestag called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release political prisoners, including Gubad Ibadoglu, Anar Mammadli, Samir Ashurov, and all others detained for political reasons. The debate was initiated by Member of Parliament Frank Schwabe. In his speech, Schwabe emphasized that the COP29 conference was being held in Baku against the backdrop of severe human rights violations.
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The short film “Fragments”, by Iqbal Abilov, a Talysh researcher arrested in Azerbaijan, was shown on November 14 at the Madrid Indie Film Festival (MADRIFF) in the capital of Spain. The film was presented by the author's cousin, renowned stand-up comedian Idrak Mirzali-zadeh, who read a letter from Abilov to the festival participants. In the message, Abilov expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make the project possible. He also thanked those who continue to support him during his arrest due to his scientific and public activities. "I hope that justice will prevail soon, my innocence will be proven, and once I am released, I will come to Madrid and watch all the films at the festival," Abilov stated.
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On November 15, a telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke and the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin's press service reported. The two leaders discussed the "practical implementation of a number of mutually beneficial projects in the fields of industrial cooperation and transportation." The mutual interest in further comprehensive development of Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance was confirmed. It was agreed to continue contacts at various levels, according to the statement.
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Eco-activists from different countries held another action on the territory of the COP29 climate conference in Baku on Friday.
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