With Kurban-bairam holiday ! Address by President of Republic Tatarstan M. Sh. Shaimiev on the occasion of holiday Kurban - Bairam to Muslims of the republic

Dear Muslims of Tatarstan!

I warmly congratulate you on sacred holiday Kurban-bairam!

This day during many centuries in territory of our republic sound solemn azans and namazes, announcing about approach of a holiday of Sacrifice and ending of pilgrimage to holy Muslim places. A special meaning fills up words - revelations: « what you have - share with the near, and the same will be rendered to you». Personifying spiritual - moral qualities, historical traditions and national customs of peoples professing Islam, Kurban-bairam calls people to show mercy, to be tolerant, to respect each other.

It is pleasant, that Muslim Umma of Tatarstan, alongside with representatives of Orthodoxy and other religious faiths, brings a noteworthy contribution to assertion of cultural values in the society, promotes strengthening interethnic and inter-confessional accord for preservation of civil peace in the republic.

Dear Tatarstaners! Let Kurban - bairam add forces and inspiration to you, sets you for good deeds and acts, granting joy and hope at every home, in each family!

Happiness, peace and well-being to you and your relatives!