Millions of Muslims celebrate one of the major holidays – Eid al-Adha – First Channel

Muslims around the world celebrate their most important holiday – Eid al-Adha. It began early in the morning after sunrise with a common prayer. In all Russian cities took place believers to pray beforehand. Thousands of people today have come to the central mosque “Heart of Chechnya” – it is one of the largest the world. There came the people from all districts of the Chechen Republic. Eid al-Adha it is declared a day off, as in other North Caucasus republics, including Dagestan. The holiday there now in full swing.

The Muslims around the world celebrate their most important holiday – Eid al-Adha. It began early in the morning after sunrise with a common prayer. In all Russian cities took place believers to pray beforehand. Thousands of people today have come to the central mosque “Heart of Chechnya” – it is one of the largest the world. There came the people from all districts of the Chechen Republic. Eid al-Adha it is declared a day off, as in other North Caucasus republics, including Dagestan. The holiday there now in full swing.

All the Muslims of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated. In a telegram to the President noted that the festival is bringing people closer together, attaches them to the centuries-old religious, spiritual and historical traditions.

The center of celebrations today – Moscow Cathedral Mosque, it opened just recently and of course, many believers have decided to meet Kurban- Bayram was there.

The festive prayer has ended. Believers began to disperse, but half an hour ago, people very much. As soon as dawn broke, both the Moscow mosque on Prospekt Mira pulled thousands of Muslims. This six-story temple, An open on the eve after a complete renovation, and now holds 10 thousand people. The area of ​​the mosque has grown by 20 times. But still, not enough space for everyone. Many holiday meet in the street. The mosque now a patchwork blanket of prayer rugs. Today is a special day for all Muslims. Believers get up early, put on clean clothes and a festive go for morning prayers.

or Eid al-Adha in Arabic Eid al-Adha – Feast of the Sacrifice is. According to the Qur’an, Allah commanded the Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his only son. But at the last moment God substituted a lamb to sacrifice. It is believed in the Muslim tradition, it symbolizes the prohibition of shedding human blood. Therefore, the main Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr is also called the day of mercy. Before the solemn sermon chairman of the Council of Russian Muftis Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin congratulated believers.

“This is our holiday – a holiday of mercy, compassion, remind mankind that the Almighty does not want the shedding of human blood, the Almighty had created life and requires it protection. This is a celebration of humanity, the festival of brotherhood, celebration of unity of our three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All Muslims pray to our Lord to send down peace to all mankind, to grant them good health, wealth, prosperity, “- said Gainutdin.

In the capital, as well as during other events, security measures. On the outskirts of the nearby mosques installed metal detector. Order in Moscow next 6 thousand policemen and vigilantes. Several streets near the Cathedral Mosque at Olympiysky Arena, near the historic mosque of the Grand Tatar street and the mosque at the estate closed, and traffic offers motorists choose the detour routes.

According to tradition, after the morning prayer-prayer believers sit at the festive table. As the climax of the festival – the sacrifice, the ritual takes place in the designated areas. In the suburbs equipped with ten sites. Believers can order meat for home delivery or in the cafe. Festival will last three days.

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