Lack of mosques creates dissatisfaction, Muslim Spiritual Directorate says
Russian cities with a population of over 1 million need new mosques, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims said in a statement
religion in Russia
Moscow investigates video of Quran burning near lake
Moscow police have opened a criminal case over a video which was posted online, where a man burnt a copy of the Quran. "Currently, a criminal case has been opened on the fact of the incident," the police said …
New mosque to be build in Moscow
Instead of the Holy Lake in Kosino-Ukhtomskoye, the mosque will be built not far from the Kosino metro station, Sergey Sobyanin announced
Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has extended Christmas greetings to Russians and wished them to care about their close ones, show mercy and help the needy. "Let’s remember that there are no obstacles for God. He …
Jews preparing to celebrate Passover
Jews around the world celebrate Passover: this is the main holiday in Judaism, dedicated to the events known as the Exodus from Egypt. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian Jews on Passover. …
Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrating Epiphany
Orthodox Russians are celebrating one of main Christian feasts, Epiphany, on January 19. According to the Gospel, during Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, God was revealed in His three hypostases: the Father, the Son and the …
Russian muslims celebrate holy month of Ramadan
Russian Muslims have welcomed the holy month of Ramadan, which began on April 24. Every evening when the sun has set, families and friends would usually get together for the Iftar meal to break the fast. Many people go to the …
President congratulates Russian Buddhists on Lunar New Year
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the Buddhists of Russia on occasion of the New Year according to a lunar calendar, the Kremlin press service said. "It is important that Russian Buddhists …
Holy month of Ramadan begins
Muslims throughout the world are ready to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Sunday evening, May 5. The tradition began in the seventh century and commemorates the month when the Prophet Mohammed retreated to a cave …
Putin: Russia seeks to cultivate amicable ties with Islamic countries
Russia places great importance on cooperation with Muslim countries, both at a bilateral level and within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), according to a greetings message by Russian President Vladimir Putin to …
Patriarchs of Russia and Constantinople to meet in Istanbul
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will hold a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople in Istanbul on August 31, the Synodal Department for Church, Society and Media Relations said. "The previous meeting of His …
Ilham Aliyev receives Islamic religious figures from North Caucasian
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of Islamic religious figures of Russia's North Caucasian republics today. Touching upon the '2017- Year of Islamic Solidarity: Interfaith and …
Ramazan Abdulatipov: "Man should see sky above his head and stones under his feet"
The head of Dagestan told Vestnik Kavkaza about the development of the republic in the economic and the humanitarian spheres.
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia suspended over extremism
Russia’s Justice Ministry has suspended the activities of the religious organization calling itself Administrative Center of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia due to its extremist activities, TASS reports. According to the …
Patriarch Kirill: Nagorno-Karabakh wound keeps bleeding
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a bleeding wound on the body of the Caucasus, the Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia said during a meeting with the chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, Sheikh-ul-Islam …
Moscow calls for global fight against terrorism
Representatives of different religions and secular society must constantly engage in dialogue, the purpose of which is opposition to destructive activities of terrorist organizations, because now international terrorism has become a truly …
Jews around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is a holiday, which marks the beginning of the year in the Jewish calendar. It is one of the most important Jewish holidays. This year, Rosh Hashanah (the new year 5777 in the beginning of creation according to the Jewish …
Eid al-Adha celebrated in Moscow
Ravil Gaynutdin: "Nobody is allowed to sacrifice people's lives, even if there are motives and political purposes"
Gaynutdin: Hajj ends with no incidents this year
The pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia has ended this year without any incidents, the chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, Ravil Gaynutdin, who carried out a service at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque marking the Eid al-Adha holiday, …
Putin congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Adha
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated all Muslims of the country on the Eid al-Adha holiday, the Kremlin press service reports. The Russian president stressed that the Muslim community makes a significant …
