The congratulatory message reads, in part:
“This ancient holiday draws faithful Muslims to the spiritual roots of Islam, instilling respect for the high moral and humanitarian ideals of all world religions: kindness, charity and justice. These timeless values must serve as the moral guide for the youngest generation, which will soon be making its own input into the development of our nation and society.
Today, the Muslim Ummah of Russia unites millions of people, and its spiritual leaders are paying particular attention to strengthening interethnic and interfaith harmony, promoting the preservation of our nation’s cultural diversity.”