“Please accept my heartfelt greetings on Eid al-Fitr.

This holiday, which marks the ending of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the oldest and most cherished holidays for Muslims around the world. It represents striving for personal growth, benevolence and compassion.

It is good to see that Russian Muslims highly value the rich spiritual and historical legacy of their ancestors, respecting customs, covenants and traditions of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and cultivating those in the younger generation. This is why Eid al-Fitr is so widely celebrated around Russia by religious communities and families alike.

The enormous constructive contribution of Muslim organisations to the development of Russia’s public and cultural life, to highly relevant charity, educational and patriotic projects and initiatives, deserves most sincere respect. Of course, I want to specifically praise the effective assistance you offer to participants and veterans of the special military operation, their families and loved ones.

I wish you good health and success in your endeavours.”

– President Vladimir Putin