The opened border crossing "Rudozem - Xanthi" brought together families separated for decades on Ramadan Bayram.
The traffic of cars passing along the Rudozem - Xanthi road is more intense today, commented the mayor of Rudozem Nedko Kulevski. According to him, guests from Greece who have arrived to celebrate with their relatives and friends can meet in Rudozem and the border village of Chepintsi on Ramadan Bayram. Families separated for decades on both sides of the border are together today on the holiday, added Kulevski, quoted by BTA.
The traffic of cars on the Rudozem - Xanthi road is more intense today, commented the mayor of Rudozem Nedko Kulevski. According to him, on Ramadan Bayram, guests from Greece can meet in Rudozem and the border village of Chepintsi. Families separated for decades on both sides of the border are together today on the holiday, Kulevski added, quoted by BTA.
The traffic of cars on the Rudozem - Xanthi road Xanthi has more than usual traffic, said the mayor of Chepintsi Riza Brakhimbashev.
According to him, the positive effect of the opening of the border with Greece after the opening of the Rudozem - Xanthi road in January can be felt especially on the holiday. Many residents of the Chepintsi municipality head to the neighboring Greek villages where they have relatives. Family ties have been restored after the opening of the road, according to local residents. During the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, guests from neighboring Greek villages arrive at the mosques in Chepintsi and Rudozem every day, explains Nedko Kulevski.
The symbolic opening of the "Rudozem-Xanthi" border crossing was on January 20.