"Kurban Bairam is a holiday of pilgrimage, sacrifice, understanding and solidarity among people, a period when the Muslim faithful particularly cherish the life in God's blessing and peace. In this spirit, and wishing that the forthcoming holiday be filled with prosperity, health, family reunion and promotion of the common good, I would like to extend my best wishes to you for Kurban Bairam," Mesic wrote in the message. "Bairam Serif Mubarak Olsun!," he added at the end of the message.
Culture Minister Bozo Biskupic, who is the head of the government's commission for relations with religious communities, also on Tuesday sent his best wishes to the Islamic community for the coming holiday.