One can only wonder whether strong man Medvedev really believes this twaddle. First it was Dubya issuing such statements from the White House; now it’s Dmitry issuing them from the Kremlin. – Mark
INTERFAX: Moscow - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has congratulated Russian Muslims on the main Islam holiday Eid Al-Adha, the Kremlin press service reported.
"This is a significant religious holiday for each Muslim which symbolizes peace and kindness, all forgivingness and care of friends. It reminds of the basis of Islam, which calls for justice and mercy, nourish respective attitude to panhuman values in peoples," the felicitation reads.
The ancient holiday of Eid Al-Adha is widely celebrated in modern Russia, the president said. "Hajj is performed every year.
Prayers for the welfare of the motherland can be heard in mosques. For those professing Islam, these bright days are the time of spiritual improvement and attention to those in need," he said.
"Maintaining the traditions of many centuries, you contribute to ensuring the spiritual and cultural diversity of our country, assist mutual understanding, tolerance and interethnic consent in Russian society," Medvedev said.
Chairman of the Russian Council of Muftis Ravil Gainutdin read the Russian presidential felicitation at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque on Monday. [Source: Interfax] | December 8, 2008
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