80,000 people gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Moscow's mosque
Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Tens of thousands of believers gathered for prayers at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque on this occasion.
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Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Muslims as Ramadan Commences
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page to mark the beginning of the month of …
Muslims across the world begin Ramadan
Muslims around the world marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet …
Additional places for pilgrimage to Mecca increased in Ingushetia
Ingushetia's quota for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca has been increased by almost 10%. The first flight from the republic to Saudi Arabia is scheduled for the second half of May.
U.S. muslims stand up for Khabib Nurmgomedov
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on Frontier Airlines to investigate the removal of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmgomedov from a flight from Las Vegas following …
German police rule out islamist motive in Magdeburg attack
There are no indications that the attack in the German city of Magdeburg was motivated by Islamist ideology, President of the German Federal Criminal Police Holger Muench said. "In this case, we have no …
Pezeshkian vetoes hijab law
The Iranian President has used his veto power to stop the process of introducing a stricter hijab law in the country. Pezeshkian spoke out against the parliament's initiative, warning that the law could raise a wave of protests.
Young Russian becomes one of best Quran reciters
Suleiman Bikmaev, a young man from the Penza region currently studying in Kazan, has become a prize winner of the International Quran Competition in Egypt.
Putin: Russia places great importance on strengthening ties with Muslim countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed participants of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group events held in Malaysia. The Kremlin …
Khamenei’s aide arrives in Moscow
Deputy head of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office for international affairs Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi has arrived in …
Bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Iran, killing nearly 30 people
A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an official said. The crash happened …
Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences over Ismail Berdiyev death
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of Ismail Berdiyev, the Chairman of the Coordination …
Peskov: security interests supersede wearing of face veils
National security interests should prevail over observance of some traditions, such as wearing niqabs, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The spokesman explained that we live at a time when some situations require efforts to ensure …
Sberbank islamic financing now available in North Caucasus
The first Islamic finance office was opened in the North Caucasus Federal District by Sberbank in the capital of Chechnya
Muharram 2024: what you need to know about sacred month
Muharram, also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, is the first month of the Hijri calendar and thus marks the beginning of the Islamic year. It is the only month which Allah's name has been attached to - the Prophet Muhammad referred …
Muslim month of Muharram begins
The month of Muharram begins for Muslims. It marks the beginning of the new year 1446 of the Islamic calendar. It is recommended to fast during this month.
Dagestan temporarily bans niqab
Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan temporarily banned women from wearing the niqab full-face veil, Dagestan's Deputy Mufti Abdulla Salimov …
4 million tourists come to Antalya for Eid al-Adha 2024
The flow of tourists to Antalya during the weekend in connection with the Eid al-Adha holiday reached 4 million people. Tens of thousands of people came to the city every day.
First International Islamic Business Forum to be held in Russia
The international forum of Islamic business will take place in Russia this summer. This will be the first time such a forum will be held. Ulyanovsk will be its venue.
Fighter Jeff Monson converts to Islam
MMA fighter Jeff Monson said he converted to Islam, Match TV reported. The fighter recited the shahada, a statement of faith in Islam, …
