A festive namaz was held on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr in the Galeevskaya Mosque of Kazan

(KZN.RU, June 4). A festive namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, was held today at the Galeevskaya Mosque of Kazan. Rustam Minnikhanov, the President of the RT, Asgat Safarov, the head of the Presidential Administration of the RT, Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, Damir Fattakhov, the minister of Youth Affairs of the RT, Farid Abdulganiev, the minister of Economy of the RT, attended the event.

The festive sermon was held by Kamil khazrat Samigullinm the mufti of the RT. He read a congratulatory telegram from Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. The head of state noted that Eid al-Fitr leads believers to the high spiritual and moral values of Islam, to the traditions and customs of their ancestors, encourages goodness and mercy, and care for those who need help and support. “I am convinced that the Muslim community of Russia will continue to actively participate in the life of the country. They will contribute to the preservation of our invaluable historical, cultural, spiritual heritage by productive activities. I wish you peace, well-being and all the best”, said in the telegram.

Kamil khazrat Samigullin also read out greetings from Rustam Minikhanov, addressed to residents of the republic.

Kamil khazrat Samigullin noted that in August of this year, the capital of Tatarstan will host the WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Many of the prophets in Islam had working professions. There were carpenters, farmers, and others among them.

Then the mufti of the republic made a festive namaz, reports the press service of the President of the RT.