Independence Day

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Today, October 27, is the 16th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence. It is a day of great importance to the Turkmen people and also to those of us who have become acquainted with the nation and its citizens through reading the Ruhnama.

Turkmenbashy writes:

Our independence and neutrality illuminate our Golden century and are illuminated by our national values. Reviving with Ruhnama, God willing, we can alter our future in the Golden Age. In the Golden century, in the 21st century, our main aim is to build a Turkmen nation which can be a model for the entire world. With our independence, which lets us now cut our own cloth to fit, and our neutrality which spreads the sign of peace in the world, our nation will also prove itself a model in human relations by displaying its affluent spirit.

May our people and state live in security under our tranquil sky.

Ruhnama I, p. 238.

It was Turkmenistan's independence that allowed Turkmenbashy to begin reshaping his nation according to his vision for the future.

The spiritual unity of the Turkmen people knows no class distinction. Independence has paved the way for the Golden Age.

Turkmenbashy writes:

The Turkmen nation has been reborn as a whole. To have an independent and impartial state is only possible by the unity and indivisibility of the nation.

Ruhnama I, p. 148.

And also,

The soul of our father Maktumkuli said:

Souls and hearts beat together,
The army marches, soil and stone dissolve.
If the food is prepared and served at one table,
The future of Turkmen is bright and prosperous.

Ruhnama I, p. 144.

Reflections on the Ruhnama extends good wishes and prayers to the Turkmen people on Independence Day!