Celebrating Uraza-Bairam

On November 25 at the end of the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslims are celebrating Uraza-bairam – one of the greatest Islamic holidays. Uraza-bairam is farewell to the blessed days of Ramadan, summarising the results of the passed month when Muslims were given an opportunity to purify the mind, to be merciful, and devout.

The main ritual of the day – Muhameddan prayer – starts at mosques at 8.15 p.m. This is a prayer that brings believers together and allows to feel the holiday. People blow round, give presents, go to cemeteries, pray for the diseased, and what is most important is to do charity so that everybody could celebrate the holiday. According to Gusman khazrat, the Chairman of the RT Muslims Religious Board, our ancestry guided by centuries-old traditions proved ability of Islam to open spiritual and entrepreneurial potential. To the whole world we have shown intellectuality, high culture, humane origin, and tolerant essence of our religion.

In the person of Gusman khazrat Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev, who is on pre-election leave now, congratulated the faithful on the great holiday.