In Photos: 180K Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan in Moscow
The festival of Eid Al-Fitr, or “Uraza Bayram,” marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam. This year 180,000 worshippers marked the event in Moscow, a figure below half of last year’s number.
Muslims pray outside Moscow's Cathedral Mosque during a celebration of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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Police in front of Moscow's Cathedral Mosque.
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Muslims greet mounted police outside Moscow's Cathedral Mosque during a celebration of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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According to the U.S. Department of State, roughly 10% of Russia’s population is Muslim.
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Russia’s Muslim population includes indigenous ethnic groups as well as migrants from Central Asia and Africa.
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A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center found that 76% of Russians had a favorable view of Muslims in the country.
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Muslims praying at Moscow's Cathedral Mosque.
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Around 180,000 people prayed in mosques throughout Moscow on Wednesday morning, according to the Russian Special Administration of Muslims.
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The figure marks a decline from 400,000 worshippers last year.
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Following last month's deadly attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall, Muslims from Central Asia have faced racial profiling by police and attacks from nationalists.
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