Congratulations from the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev

To the Muslims of Russia!

I have the honour to congratulate sincerely all Russian Muslims with the Kurban Bairam!

This religious occasion is significant for each Muslim and it symbolizes peace and kindness, forgiveness and care about the fellow-beings.

This occasion resembles of the basics of Islam calling to justice and mercy, breeds in people  respectful attitude towards the humane values.

The ancient occasion Kurban Bairam is celebrated widely and freely in the modern Russia . Annually pilgrimage to the holy places is performed, prayers for the prosperity of the native country are made in the mosques. These days are for the Muslims the time for spiritual perfection and attention towards the needy.

Through support of many-centuries-long Muslim traditions you contribute to sustaining cultural and spiritual variety of our country, promote mutual understanding, tolerance and international consent within the Russian society.

I wish you good health, happiness and well-being.

Dmitry Medvedev

December 08, 2008