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Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Today Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas, one of the biggest and most ancient Christian holidays. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Christmas services at a small 13th century church on an island. …

First collective prayers performed in Aghdam Juma mosque

First collective prayers performed in Aghdam Juma mosque

The first collective prayers were performed in the Juma Mosque, which is located in the Agdam region liberated after 27 years of occupation by the Armenian armed forces. The parishioners have covered the mosque's floor with …

Nationalization of religion as a way to combat religious extremism

Nationalization of religion as a way to combat religious extremism

In September, Russian lawmakers made another attempt to bring spiritual and church practices in line with trends in domestic and foreign government policy. The bill "On Amendments to the Federal Law" ”On Freedom of Conscience and on Religious Associations" in terms of improving the legal regulation of the activities of religious associations was removed from consideration

Christian heritage to be protected in liberated territories

Christian heritage to be protected in liberated territories

In a recent telephone conversation with Ilham Aliyev, Vladimir Putin, in particular, drew attention to the fact that Christian churches and monasteries are located in the regions that are being returned to Azerbaijan following the trilateral declaration. In this regard, Putin stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and regular service of these shrines. The President of Azerbaijan expressed understanding and said that the Azerbaijani side would act accordingly

First Friday prayer at Shusha Mosque after 28 years (VIDEO)

First Friday prayer at Shusha Mosque after 28 years (VIDEO)

The first Friday prayer has been held at Shusha’s historical Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque after 28 years, according to the video posted on social media. The video features the Azerbaijani flag hanging on the minaret of the Shusha …

Gerard Depardieu becomes Orthodox

Gerard Depardieu becomes Orthodox

The famous French actor, a citizen of Russia, Gerard Depardieu converted to Orthodoxy, the baptism ceremony took place in the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in the historic part of Paris, the church informs. "The baptism …

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Today Muslims around the world are celebrating the Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha, one of the most important holidays in the Muslim calendar.  On this day Muslims gather at a mosque for a common prayer and sacrifice an …

Saudi Arabia to bar arrivals from abroad to attend haj

Saudi Arabia to bar arrivals from abroad to attend haj

Saudi Arabia said it will bar arrivals from abroad to attend the haj this year due to the coronavirus, allowing only a limited number of Saudi citizens and residents to make the pilgrimage with social distancing measures enforced. …

Over 90,000 mosques to reopen in Saudi Arabia

Over 90,000 mosques to reopen in Saudi Arabia

Over 90,000 mosques will reopen on Sunday after being sanitised, Saudi Press Agency announced. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is all set to reopen more than 90,000 major and minor mosques across the Kingdom, …

Putin congratulates Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday

Putin congratulates Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Muslims in Russia on Eid al-Fitr, a major religious holiday marking the end of the month of fasting Ramadan, the Kremlin press service said on Sunday, TASS reports. "Marking the …