Ukraine will now officially host an iftar for Muslims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a new tradition has begun in the country - the official celebration of iftar in the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, and now the tradition of Muslim respect will be introduced into the lifestyle of Ukrainians.

He said this during the first such iftar with the participation of Muslim soldiers, the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Assembly of the Crimean Tatar people.

"Today we begin such a tradition for Ukraine - Iftar at the official level - together with our heroes, the Muslim soldiers present, together with the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, together with representatives of the entire Muslim community of Ukraine. And with this we affirm that Ukraine values every person, values every community," he said.

Zelensky also added that he believes it will prove that Ukraine values every person and every community.