A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin kissing the Holy Quran has gone viral on social media, drawing significant attention and praise.
The footage was captured during Putin’s visit to Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, where he was presented with a gold-encrusted Quran at the newly constructed “Prophet Jesus” mosque.
Russian President Putin kissed the Holy Quran and gifted it to the Prophet Isa Mosque in Chechnya. pic.twitter.com/RBGQNQrMXw
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Putin was accompanied by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Mufti Salah Mezhiev, the head of the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of the Chechen Republic.
After receiving the Quran, Putin kissed it and held it close, a gesture that quickly sparked a wave of positive reactions online.
Many users took to social media to express their admiration for Putin, with comments such as “You are the best, Putin!” and “May God gift you the blessing of Islam.”
The video has been widely shared, with numerous people commending the Russian president for his respect towards the Islamic faith and its holy text.