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Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

The holy month of Ramadan has ended today with the Eid al-Fitr holiday [festival of breaking of the fast]. During the whole month millions of Muslims around the world refrained from eating and drinking before sunset. Today Muslims has been making …

Taliban announces Eid ceasefire - media

Taliban announces Eid ceasefire - media

The Afghan Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire over the Muslim Eid holiday in the middle of June, their first offer of its kind, days after the government declared an unconditional ceasefire of its own. The militants said foreign …

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr

On Sunday, June 25, Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr - a religious holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. By tradition, Grand Mufti of Russia Ravil Gaynutdin is to address Muslim believers from the …

Azerbaijan to celebrate Eid al-Fitrv on September 12-13

Azerbaijan to celebrate Eid al-Fitrv on September 12-13

Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on September 12-13 in 2016 in Azerbaijan. These days will be marked as an official holiday, Trend reports. The corresponding decision was taken by the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, according to the …

 Eid al-Fitr celebrated by 214,000 Muslims in Moscow

Eid al-Fitr celebrated by 214,000 Muslims in Moscow

214,000 Muslims participated in Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Moscow on Tuesday, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs said. The police said that there were no observed instances of violations of public order. …

Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

The holy month of Ramadan has ended today with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, when millions of Muslims around the world refrained from food and drinks before sunset. Muslims are making festive prayers in the mosques since the early morning. Eid al-Fitr is the second main feast after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. The day of Eid falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. The Eid al-Fitr holiday is celebrated for one or three days in various Muslim countries. It is officially announced as a non-working day in Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, Crimea, Adygeya, Tatarstan and Bashkiria.

Azerbaijan to celebrate Novruz for eight days

Azerbaijan to celebrate Novruz for eight days

March 20-24 will be marked as an official holiday in Azerbaijan. The corresponding decision was taken by the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, according to the website of the Azerbaijani government. However, given the fact …

Putin congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

Putin congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russian Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, the press-service of the government said. "The principled position of Muslim clerics deserves respect because they firmly withstand …

Gaynutdin reminds about education of youth

Gaynutdin reminds about education of youth

Education of the younger generation plays a major role in saving Russia from the disasters and wars which are taking place in the Middle East and many other countries, the head of the Muslim Spiritual Administration of the Russian Federation and the

Happy Eid al-Fitr!

Happy Eid al-Fitr!

The holy month of Ramadan has ended today with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, when Muslims around the world celebrate the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad. The Imam of the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, Ildar-Khazrat Alyautdinov, told

Dagestan decides to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on July 18

Dagestan decides to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on July 18

Dagestan will celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday on July 18, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims in the republic said. This decision is due to the Islamic method of observing the moon. "You should see a new moon to announce the …