250,000 people celebrated Eid al-Adha in Moscow

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In Moscow, about 250,000 people took part in the celebrations of Eid al-Adha. The holiday began on June 28 and lasted three days.

About 250,000 people took part in religious events in Moscow on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

“In total, nearly 250,000 people participated in the festive events that were held in the districts of the city,”

- Head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of Moscow Vitaly Suchkov said.

The official noted that mass services were held in four mosques and two special venues.