Vladimir Putin congratulated Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday – Kommersant

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Muslims on the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, one of the main religious holidays of Islam, which ends the holy month of Ramadan. He noted the courage of the Muslims who participate in the military operation, as well as the contribution of Muslim organizations to the maintenance of interethnic dialogue. Congratulation President published on the website of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia.

“This holiday, especially revered by Muslims around the world, has a high spiritual meaning, embodies the desire of people for moral self-improvement, mercy and compassion. I note with satisfaction that the followers of Islam in our country have deep respect for the centuries-old fatherly historical, religious and cultural traditions,” the text of the congratulation says.

Thousands of Muslims came to the Cathedral Mosque in Moscow for the solemn prayer on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. As specified in the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, in the mosque itself pray 10,000 believers and several thousand more Muslims pray in the courtyard of the mosque.

Milena Kostereva