Rustam Minnikhanov and Irek Fayzullin have taken part in a festive namaz on the occasion of Kurban-Bayram Holiday

On 9 July Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Russian Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Sector Irek Fayzullin took part in a ceremonial prayer on the occasion of Kurban-Bayram Holiday held in Galeyev Mosque in Kazan.

Speaking to the congregation, the First Deputy Mufti of the republic Ilfar hazrat Khasanov told in his festive sermon about history and traditions of the holiday and the deep sense of the sacrifice. He also mentioned that this year the feast has a special meaning due to the celebration of the 1100th anniversary of adopting Islam by the Volga Bulgaria.