Makhachkala, July 6, 2016. The Head of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov has congratulated the residents of the republic on the bright holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the government press service reports.

"The blessed fast kept with the sincere hope and faith in the mercy of the Almighty came to the end. It symbolizes the desire of believers to moral improvement, spiritual cleansing, care and sympathy for the fellows.

Adherence to this wonderful tradition in many ways strengthens spirituality and good neighborliness in our multi-ethnic and multi-confessional republic. I am convinced that the unique religious and cultural potential accumulated by Islam and other traditional religions, will continue to serve as an augmentation of spiritual wealth, the preservation of peace and harmony in Dagestan.

Let the days of this blessed holiday be marked by the revival of the best spiritual and moral traditions and bring welfare to the homes of all those who believe in bright hopes"- the congratulatory text runs.