(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.