I. Metshin: "We cherish the customs and traditions of this holiday"

(Kazan City KZN.RU, September 23). Mayor Ilsur Metshin congratulated the residents of the capital of Tatarstan on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

"Dear Kazan residents! I heartily congratulate you on the great holiday of Eid al-Adha!

As many centuries ago, Eid al-Adha, uniting Muslims around the world, calls for kindness, mercy and mutual respect. Trying to follow the commandments of the Koran, performing the prescribed rituals, we cherish the customs and traditions of this holiday and hand them down from generation to generation. Each of us contributes to strengthening the atmosphere of good-neighborliness and friendship among the peoples living in multi-ethnic and multi-capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.

I believe that the Muslims of the city will continue to hold sacred values ​​of Islam, to strive for Kazan could develop and flourish, remaining a city of peace and harmony for centuries.

I sincerely wish you good health, prosperity and happiness! Let the Almighty bless you and your loved ones!"- the message reads.