Mintimer Shaimiev congratulated Ravil Gainutdinov and Muslims of Russia on Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram)

Mintimer Shaimiev, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, congratulated Mufti sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, the Chairman of the Council of Muftis, Chairman of the Muslims’ Religious Board of the European part of Russia, and the Muslims of Russia on Eid al-Adha and wished them health, happiness, well-being and success in all noble undertakings and good deeds.
“One of the most revered Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha is an excellent confirmation of adherence of Islam to high universal values and unfading ideals of humaneness. Among the carefully maintained Muslim traditions are respect to older people, care about one’s neighbours and bringing up children in devotion. The coming year of 2008 has been announced the Year of Family, and I believe that the Muslims of Russia will take a proactive part in succeeding in the national task of consolidating the importance of the family and basic family values in our society. May Eid al-Adha bring happiness and joy to everyone’s home”, reads the telegram by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan.