Russia's Muslims Celebrate the End of Ramadan in the Time of a Pandemic
Muslims across Russia on Sunday celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday, a feast marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan.
Authorities in Moscow and Russia’s Muslim-majority regions have canceled prayer gatherings and ordered mosques to remain closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Take a look at how the celebrations included social distancing and strict hygiene.
Authorities in Moscow and Russia’s Muslim-majority regions have canceled prayer gatherings and ordered mosques to remain closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Take a look at how the celebrations included social distancing and strict hygiene.
Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
Alexei Namestnikov / Press Office of the Russian Council of Muftis / TASS
Mufti Ravil Gainutdin of Russia, chairman of the Muslim Spiritual Board in European Russia, during a celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque.
Alexei Namestnikov / Press Office of the Russian Council of Muftis / TASS
Volunteers in face masks outside Moscow's Jumah Mosque.
Artyom Geodakyan / TASS
Believers observing strict hygiene to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Yelena Afonina / TASS
Muslim believers observe social distancing as they gather to pray in the Heart of Chechnya Mosque in the Chechen capital Grozny.
Yelena Afonina / TASS
The chairman of Russia's Spiritual Governance for Muslims called on believers to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at home and watch a live streamed service.
Yelena Afonina / TASS
Muslim men gather outside the closed Sunni Mosque in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia.
Olga Smolskaya / TASS
