Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan addressed Muslims ahead of Eid al-Adha

    Representatives of various religious denominations are congratulating the Muslims of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the holy holiday of Eid al-Adha.
    Orthodox Christianity is the second largest religion in Kazakhstan based on its number of adherents.
    Over the centuries, Muslims and Orthodox Christians have coexisted peacefully on the soil of Kazakhstan.
    Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan wished peace and prosperity to the faithful on behalf of all churchgoers.
    Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan Alexander Mogliev stated, “The most important holidays are non-working days and public holidays in our country: Easter and Christmas for Orthodox Christians and Eid al-Adha for Muslims. So, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the highly-respected Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Absattar Derbisali, and all Muslims on the occasion of this great religious holiday and wish everyone peace, sound health, wellbeing and blessed success in serving our native country of Kazakhstan, Caspionet said.