AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on Kurban Ait (Eid al-Adha), noting that this holiday helps to strengthen national unity, peace and harmony in the country, Akorda reports.

"Kurban Ait calls on people to be merciful and united, preserve integrity and show respect for others. These high humanistic values contribute to the spiritual progress of the nation, the rooting of responsibility and justice in society," the congratulation says.

The President believes that this holiday "brings people together, helps to strengthen national unity, peace and harmony in the country."