Three days have been declared holidays in Ingushetia in connection with Eid al-Adha.
The head of Ingushetia declared May 27-29 days off in honor of the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice.
As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on May 18, authorities in Dagestan declared May 27, 28, and 29 days off in honor of Eid al-Adha, which falls on Wednesday, May 27, this year. This means the republic will have five consecutive days off, including May 30 and 31 (Saturday and Sunday). The days from May 27th to 29th will also be non-working in Chechnya, and in Kabardino-Balkaria, only one day has been declared a day off – May 27th.
Eid al-Adha – the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim's decision to sacrifice his son. It falls on the tenth day of the month of Dhul-Hijj, which marks the completion of the Hajj – the pilgrimage to Mecca. Meat from animals sacrificed during Eid al-Adha is traditionally shared with the poor, as well as with relatives and friends.
The head of Ingushetia, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, announced three days off in honor of Eid al-Adha today on his Telegram channel.
"I signed a decree declaring May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, as non-working holidays in Ingushetia in honor of one of the main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha)," he wrote.
The head of the region noted that he had instructed the government of the republic to "ensure the uninterrupted operation of public utilities and social facilities so that residents of the region can comfortably and peacefully spend the holiday." "days."
"Law enforcement agencies are advised to strengthen measures to ensure public order and security," the official added. As of 12:02 a.m. Moscow time, no comments had been posted under his post, although the commenting feature was enabled.
As a reminder, the Hajj quota for Ingushetia this year is 1,400 places. On May 13, the first group of 180 pilgrims departed from Magas for Hajj. A total of eight flights were scheduled from Magas Airport as part of the Hajj campaign from May 13 to 18, with the pilgrims returning from June 3 to 8.
In 2025, the cost of the Hajj for pilgrims from Ingushetia increased by $100 due to rising living costs in Saudi Arabia. Then, 1,441 pilgrims departed from the republic, but not everyone who wanted to made it to Mecca.
Pilgrimage to the Muslim holy sites in Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who has reached adulthood and is able to perform the Hajj at least once in their life is required to do so. The pilgrimage to Mecca usually takes place at the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar. There is also the so-called "lesser Hajj" – Umrah.