On the 13th day of Ramadan (March 13), a press conference was held at the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan (DUM RT) dedicated to the organization and implementation of the 13th Republican Iftar in Kazan. The event featured speeches by the Mufti of Tatarstan, Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, co-owner of the national tourist complex “Tugan Avylym” Radik Abdrakhmanov, First Deputy General Director of the International Exhibition Center “Kazan Expo” Igor Astafyev, Deputy General Director of “Ak Bars Arena” Ilnur Gafiyatov, and Head of the DUM RT Administration Irek Arslanov.
The 13th Republican Iftar will take place in the capital of Tatarstan on March 19, 2025, at the International Exhibition Center “Kazan Expo,” gathering 13,000 people. Among the attendees will be believers from across Tatarstan, high-ranking officials, participants of the Special Military Operation (SMO), as well as prominent religious, social, cultural, and government figures.
The conceptual theme of the Republican Iftar will be especially significant—it will be held within the framework of the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, declared in Russia and Tatarstan, and will also be dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Thus, the entire program will focus on love for the homeland and support for SMO participants and their families, while also paying tribute to the heroes of the Great Victory.
Program of the Republican Iftar
The program of the Republican Iftar will begin at 3:00 PM in the foyer of “Kazan Expo.” Guests will be welcomed by a large-scale exhibition highlighting the contribution of Muslims to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and their support for SMO participants. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to explore an exhibition showcasing the achievements of DUM RT and the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Tatarstan, particularly in preserving historical Muslim buildings.
At 4:45 PM, Pavilion No. 2, which will be specially equipped for collective prayer for 13,000 people, will host a stage program. The event will feature sermons from well-known Tatar hazzrats on the virtues of Ramadan and love for the homeland, as well as performances of traditional Muslim chants—Munajats.
At exactly 5:56 PM, the adhan will be recited, and Muslims, following the Mufti of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, along with the Rais of Tatarstan and other distinguished guests, will perform the Maghrib prayer (Aksham Namaz). Immediately after the prayer, all 13,000 believers will collectively offer supplications for the well-being of their homeland and for both the living and fallen SMO participants.
The Iftar meal will be served in Pavilion No. 3, where guests will receive meal boxes. The menu includes buckwheat with meat, dried fruits, fresh fruits and vegetables, water, pastries, and sweets.
Organization and Logistics
To ensure a high level of organization, comfortable conditions for guests, and safety, the event’s organizers have carefully planned the logistics of access routes to “Kazan Expo” and movement within the venue. Designated parking areas will be provided for drivers, while free shuttle trains will operate on a special schedule for pedestrians. A security screening pavilion will be in place at the exhibition center, and two separate entrances will be organized for smooth guest flow. Inside the venue, navigation signs, barriers, and volunteers will guide attendees to prayer and dining areas.
A total of 800 volunteers aged 16 to 70 will assist in organizing the Iftar. Their work will begin several days before the event, including washing fruits, vegetables, and dried fruits in advance, setting tables, seating guests, and cleaning up the pavilions after the Iftar.
Additionally, first aid, fire safety, and law enforcement services will be on duty throughout the event.
Tickets for the Republican Iftar
Tickets for the Republican Iftar are free and available in electronic format. They can be obtained at mosques in Kazan, in the district muhtasibats of Tatarstan, and at the DUM RT residence.
Source: dumrt.ru
