REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Russian Muslims celebrate Uraza Bayram or Eid al Fitr on Thursday, August 8, 2013. President of the Russian Federation congatulated Muslims on the Islamic festivity, according to a written statement from the embassy in Jakarta on Friday.
“Uraza Bayram celebrates the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It symbolizes the joy associated with renewed faith and gaining invaluable experience of spiritual and moral self-improvement. It incites the faithful to do good deeds, display compassion, and to help the disadvantaged and those in need," Putin said the statement obtained by Republika.
"Let me point out that Russian Muslims have deep respect for centuries-old historical, cultural and religious traditions, and widely celebrate this landmark holiday. The Muslim community in Russia is actively involved in our country’s life, and makes a unique contribution to educating young people and developing interfaith dialogue. And of course its activities also help maintain interethnic peace and harmony within our society,” he added.
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