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Tomorrow morning, on May 27, mosques across Turkmenistan will host the traditional Eid al-Adha (Gurban bayramy) prayers, marking one of the most sacred festivals in the Islamic calendar. Believers residing in cities and rural communities across the country will gather at regional mosques to observe congregational prayers, celebrating the values of charity, spiritual purity, selflessness, and the historic preservation of national moral heritage.
The authorized religious authorities of Turkmenistan have officially established the precise schedule for the commencement of the solemn Eid prayers in each province, calculated in alignment with local timezone metrics:
Ashgabat and Arkadag cities: 06:35 AM
Ahal Province: 06:35 AM
Mary Province: 06:25 AM
Dashoguz Province: 06:25 AM
Lebap Province: 06:10 AM
Balkan Province: 06:45 AM
In accordance with a special Decree signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Eid al-Adha will be officially observed as a national holiday in Turkmenistan on May 27, 28, and 29. Pursuant to this supreme executive document, all public institutions, industrial ministries, state agencies, and private enterprises—regardless of ownership structure—are strictly mandated to ensure the full execution of the holiday directive, allowing citizens across the nation to celebrate this sacred period with family and community.
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To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.
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