Moscow Cathedral Mosque. Photo credit: Islam Life / youtube.com
Muslims around the world on Wednesday, June, 28, began to celebrate one of the major Islamic holidays - Eid al-Adha, TASS reports. The celebration marks the end of the rites of the Hajj (pilgrimage to holy places). It takes place in the mosques of Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Muslims on the holy holiday. In his message, he noted its unifying significance, highly appreciated the participation of the Muslim community in the life of Russia and its role in maintaining interethnic harmony in the country.
Eid al-Adha comes at sunrise, ending the fast for Muslims. They put on new clothes and go to prayer. According to the holiday tradition, people visit relatives and friends, give gifts and pray for the dead in cemeteries. The ritual of animal sacrifice is also associated with the holiday. Believers give a third of the meat to the poor, treat their relatives to the second third, and leave the third in their families.
In Moscow, festive services were held in four mosques. For this, special sites have also been allocated. Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin addressed the believers. In the Moscow region, special places were equipped for a sacrifice.
In Tatarstan, June, 28 is declared a day off. Children's and family holidays are planned in the republic. Festive lighting was turned on at the TV tower in Kazan.
Residents of Dagestan, Chechnya and Ingushetia rest for three days. In Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria, June, 28 is also a non-working day.
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