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Victory Day decorations in Moscow

Victory Day decorations in Moscow

Moscow, as well as other regions and numerous cities of Russia, celebrates Victory Day. Vestnik Kavkaza captured the Victory Day preparations

Hip-Hop style Purim on Poklonnaya Gora

Hip-Hop style Purim on Poklonnaya Gora

The most joyful Jewish holiday – Purim – was celebrated by the Russian Jewish Congress at the Holocaust Memorial Synagogue on Poklonnaya Gora in a hip-hop style. On …

Fiery picture of war near the Victory Museum at Poklonnaya Gora

Fiery picture of war near the Victory Museum at Poklonnaya Gora

Today Russia marks a sad day – 80 years since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. “The Candle of Memory” took place at midnight in the square in front of the Victory Museum at Poklonnaya Gora. Participants of the action …

Muslims start Ramadan fasting

Muslims start Ramadan fasting

Muslims all over the world start a month of Ramadan fasting this night. They will refrain from food, drinks and recreation before sunset. Muslims will read Tarawih prayers after sunset. Itikaf is another special prayer read during Ramadan. Archangel Gabriel gave the Holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad during the same month as Ramadan.