Kurdistan President congratulates Islamic Scholars Union on 54th Anniversary
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzaniextended his congratulations to the Union of Islamic Religious Scholars inKurdistan, marking the 54th anniversary of its establishment.
In a statement, Barzani conveyed his "warmest congratulations tothe president and members of the executive office of the Union of IslamicReligious Scholars, as well as to all esteemed religious leaders and scholars,wishing them continued success and prosperity."
He acknowledged the pivotal role played by the union and religiousscholars throughout both the revolutionary period and the era of freedom,paying tribute to the "martyrs among Kurdistan’s Islamic scholars"and honoring their "sacred memory."
Barzani also stressed the scholars' remarkable contribution to“promoting coexistence, tolerance, and acceptance of others, as well as theirefforts in combating extremism and fostering patriotism and social peace.”reiterating his full support for the union's efforts to secure the rights ofreligious leaders in the region.