President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

To Russian Muslims

I heartily congratulate you on Kurban Bairam. This ancient holiday draws the faithful to the spiritual origins of Islam, teaches to respect high moral and humanistic values common to all world religions​​, to goodness, mercy and justice. It is these enduring values ​​that should be the moral guide for the younger generation who will soon have to contribute to the development of our state and society.

Today the Muslim Ummah of Russia unites millions of people. And its spiritual leaders pay special attention to strengthen the interethnic and interreligious harmony, promote conservation of cultural diversity of the country.I wish you happiness, peace and prosperity.

D. A. Medvedev