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Muslims from different countries who perform the Hajj seek medical asisstance from the doctors who accompany Russian pilgrims, RIA Novosti reports.
According to Rafik Shaburov, the co-chairman of the health committee at the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) in Russia, the pilgrims are sure that Russian doctors will definitely help them and do everything right. He is confident that Russian doctors are highly qualified.
The most frequent complaint is a cold. It is very hot in Saudi Arabia, in the shade the temperature reaches 45 degrees. People often choose rooms with air conditioning, drink cold water, neglecting caution, the doctor explained.
Rafik Shaburov assured that no one was denied assistance. Among those who applied were citizens of Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, residents of many Arab countries.
On Wednesday, June 28, Muslims around the world began to celebrate one of the main Islamic holidays - Eid al-Adha. The celebration marks the end of the rites of the Hajj (pilgrimage to holy places). It is celebrated in the mosques of Russia as well.
Eid al-Adha comes at sunrise, ending the fast for Muslims. They put on new clothes and go to prayer. According to the holiday tradition, people visit relatives and friends, give gifts and pray for the dead in cemeteries. The ritual of animal sacrifice is also associated with the holiday. Believers give a third of the meat to the poor, treat their relatives to the second third, and leave the third in their families.
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