On the eve of 68th anniversary of the victory in Great Patriotic War, Religious Board of Muslims of Moscow Oblast organized meeting with the veterans of war and homefront workers.

On April 27, RBMMO together with Tatar National Centre of Mytischi congratulated veterans, participants of the Great Patriotic War and all those who made a contribution to the victory over Nazi Germany.

A ceremony in honour of war veterans took part in the assembly hall of Tatar National Centre of Mytischi. The Religious Board was represented by first deputy Rustam hazrat Davydov; the event was also visited by the deputy head of Mytischi district, deputies of Moscow region city governments and businessmen.

In his speech, Rustam hazrat congratulated the veterans on behalf of the Chairman of Russian Muftis Council mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin and Chairman of RBMMO Rushan hazrat Abbyasov. He wished veterans many years of life, good health and continued well-being.

In the end of the meeting, those present made a du’a in which they commemorated the memory of those who died on the fields of battle and those who defended our Motherland from the enemy. The veterans were presented with sets of presents and valuable gifts.

Meetings with veterans took part in the city of Noginsk as well. In the city mosque, Muslim community al-Ihsan held a meeting with veterans after Friday prayer.

In the course of event, Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of Moscow Oblast Rushan hazrat Abbyasov congratulated veterans, aqsaqals and the elderly with the coming day of Great Victory over fascist invaders, and also congratulated them on behalf of the head of Russian Muftis Council, mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin.

In the opening part of majlis Abdurrauf hazrat Faizov congratulated the veterans with the coming anniversary. The ayahs from the Holy Qur’an that were recited soon after were dedicated to those fallen during the Great Patriotic War. Both on the frontline and on the home front, Muslims always kept in mind that their love of motherland is part of the faith in Allah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Love of Motherland is part of one’s deen”.

In the end of the event, veterans were also presented with gifts.