Zelensky congratulates Ukrainian Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Zelensky’s Facebook page

On May 27, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Muslim community in Ukraine and worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a post on his Telegram channel, the head of state wished that the holiday would bring blessing and harmony to every family. He also noted Ukraine’s efforts to protect lives in Europe, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus region.

“May this holiday bring lasting peace, blessing, and harmony to every family,” the President wished. “Ukraine is doing much so that as many families as possible can celebrate this Eid al-Adha in true safety.”

In his address, the President separately touched on Crimea and expressed gratitude to all those helping return Ukrainian citizens from captivity. Zelenskyy stressed that the state is striving to bring home all Crimean political prisoners. He concluded his greeting with the Crimean Tatar phrase: “Qurban Bayram hayırlı ve mübarek olsun!”

As reported earlier by the UOJ, Zelensky congratulated Muslims on Eid al-Fitr. These messages form a continuous line of communication with Muslim communities, where religious greetings are accompanied by emphasis on broader social and political issues.

Read also

Priest's son of UOC Rivne Eparchy killed at the front

The UOC expressed condolences to Archpriest Valentyn Hodun in connection with the death of his soldier son in the Donetsk region.

US college plans to buy Masonic temple to convert it into Catholic shrine

In the state of Ohio, Catholics plan to purchase a Masonic building, consecrate it, and perform a rite of exorcism.

Biblical Samaria joins UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has included the Palestinian village of Sebastia in the list of endangered sites.

Tajikistan bans wearing hijabs and Arab clothing

Tajikistan has tightened control over the wearing of hijabs and Arab clothing, while men with beards are being forced to shave under threat of fines.

Met. Serhiy of Tulchyn prays with persecuted UOC community in Novozhyvotiv

The ruling hierarch of the Tulchyn Eparchy supported the faithful of the Church of the Intercession, who have been forced to worship in a makeshift space after their church was seized and their prayer house destroyed.

DESS gives Pochaiv Lavra 30 days to break ties with Moscow

Ukraine's State Service for Ethnic Policy has ordered the monastery to prove within one month that it has no ties to the Russian Orthodox Church.