The first meeting of the heads of state bodies responsible for religious affairs of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Azerbaijan's city of Shusha on June 30.
Azerbaijan intends to become a regional leader in the production, processing and export of halal products, Azerbaijani Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov said during a session titled "Halal Economy for Sustainable Regional Integration" held within the framework of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group in Baku.
Muslims around the world are celebrating today Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, one of Islam's two major holydays.
A publication on the occasion of Eid al-Adha was posted on the social media pages of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Celebrations will continue throughout the summer
The newly elected Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Shio III, has ascended to the patriarch's throne this morning.
The extended church assembly has elected Bishop Shio, who served as locum tenens of the deceased head of the church, Ilia II, as the 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, according to the voting results announced by Bishop Anania.
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his support for the Pope following President Trump's critical remarks, which included strong disapproval of the pontiff's position regarding the Middle East conflict.
Happy Easter 2026! Today marks the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ! Vestnik Kavkaza shares with our readers the photos of how the Easter bread consecration took place in Moscow and how the "Easter Gift 2026" festival began.
This evening marks the end of Lent
Russia is appalled by news that the Russian Orthodox Church’s St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tehran was damaged in an airstrike by the US and Israel, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Pope Leo XIV has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to seek a diplomatic exit from the widening Iran conflict as casualties mount across the region.
The President of Azerbaijan visited the Georgian Embassy in Baku and expressed his condolences regarding the passing of Ilia II.
The festival dedicated to the holiday of Eid al-Fitr is being held at the Ramadan Tent on Poklonnaya Hill.
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has passed away after decades of service, leaving a profound mark on the history of the country and its church.
The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church was previously hospitalized in serious condition
Azerbaijan reaffirms its firm commitment to respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among cultures and religions, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Pope Leo XIV has been invited to join the Board of Peace, which is being assembled by the U.S. to manage the Gaza Strip, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Christmas greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Orthodox believers worldwide are celebrating Nativity of Christ today. First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva extended her congratulations to Orthodox compatriots on this important holiday.
