In Turkey, about 16 thousand people were injured during sacrifices on Eid al-Adha
About 16 thousand people in Turkey were cut during sacrifices on the first day of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. This was announced by the head of the country’s Ministry of Health, Fahrettin Koca.
As the head of the department explained, the cause of the injuries was that the animals were slaughtered by non-professionals.
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The victims sought medical help
Most of the wounded were recorded in Ankara – 1,274 people. Also, 416 citizens were injured in Izmir.
According to the TV channel TRT Haber918 people were hospitalized in Istanbul after being injured during the sacrifice, two people did not survive.
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Kurban Bayram was celebrated in the Russian capital
Kurban Bayram (the holiday of sacrifice) is celebrated in memory of the prophet Ibrahim (biblical Abraham), from whom Allah demanded to sacrifice his first-born Ismail. After making sure that Ibrahim was ready to fulfill the request, Allah allowed him to replace his son with a lamb. The holiday symbolizes the rejection of pagan sacrifices.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his fellow citizens on Eid al-Adha. The appeal states that Russian Muslims contribute to the unity of the peoples of the country, and the holiday serves the unity of people and reveals the spiritual values of Islam.
Muslim organizations pay great attention to strengthening the institution of family, patriotic education of the younger generation, and provide effective assistance to participants and veterans of a special military operation, their relatives and friends
As reported TASS Head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of Moscow Vitaly Suchkov, the capital authorities expected about 200 thousand believers at the services. Six venues for the celebration were organized in Moscow, including four mosques. In the Moscow region, 18 sites were organized for sacrifices on Kurban Bayram, reported Council of Muftis of Russia.
Eid al-Adha began on June 16 and will last until sunset on June 19.
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