Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Muslim community on Wednesday for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Putin said in a statement that the holiday draws believers to the origins and values of Islam, calls for mercy, justice, and piety, careful and cordial attitude to others.
The Muslim community in Russia aims at strengthening the institution of the family, educating young people and affirming the ideals of mutual respect and tolerance, he noted.
Russia has the largest Muslim population in Europe. Islam is the second-largest religion in Russia after Christianity.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
