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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.

For Veiled Muslim Women in Russia, Prejudice and Harassment Are Part of Everyday Life

Last month's Moscow concert hall massacre has reportedly led to a rise in attacks on Muslim women in central Russia.

Dagestani Doctor Refused Russian State TV Appearance in Hijab

Immunologist Ayshat Idarmacheva said that her invitation to appear in a segment on Channel One was revoked after producers learned she wears a hijab.

Russia’s Muslims Dismayed By Anti-Israeli Airport Riot

“Islamophobia exists both in Russia and abroad and this will change attitudes towards us,” a Dagestan-born human rights lawyer said.

In Photos: Muslims in Russia Celebrate Eid al-Adha

In Moscow, hundreds of worshippers took part in prayers to mark the holiday.

Russia’s Religious Leaders Who Criticized the Ukraine War

Orthodox priest Maxim Nagibin has been an outcast in his village in southern Russia since the sermon he gave at his local church, St. Michael the Archangel...

In Photos: Russia's Muslims Mark Ramadan's End on Eid al-Fitr

Celebrations were muted for a second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Tells Navalny to Keep ‘Dirty Hands’ Away From Koran

Navalny says he wants to study the Muslim holy book and plans to sue prison authorities for denying him access to it.

Navalny's Wife 'Worried' For Kremlin Critic After Prison Visit

Alexei Navalny said he will sue prison authorities for refusing to give him a Koran.

Mixed-Marriage Ban for Russian Muslims Sparks Backlash

The Russian Muslim Spiritual Administration's advisory council pointed to “absolutely different worldviews, cultures and education.”

Russian Orthodox Church Backs Banning ‘Offensive’ Religious Cartoons

The comments follow the beheading of a French schoolteacher for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to students.

'May God Disfigure the Face of This Creature': Russian MMA Star Nurmagomedov Joins Anti-Macron Chorus

Macron’s defense of the display of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad has sparked anger in the Islamic world.

Charlie Hebdo ‘Could Not Exist’ in Russia – Kremlin

The recent beheading of a teacher in France was linked to his display of Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

France's Macron ‘the No. 1 Terrorist in the World,’ Chechen Mufti Says

Macron vowed that France “will not give up cartoons” after a teacher was beheaded for showing students depictions of the Prophet Mohammad.

Islam and Orthodox Christianity Have the Same Values, Putin Says

It is "essential" to preserve these values, the Russian president said.

Legalizing Polygamy Will ‘Guarantee’ Women’s Rights in Russia, Moscow’s Muslim Leader Says

“There’d be much less sinfulness and fornication that’s spreading so rapidly,” the mufti of Moscow claimed.

Jeans Retailer Becomes First Major Russian Brand to Feature Hijab-Wearing Model

The company “wanted to make it clear that we make clothing for everyone.”

‘Top 100 Influential Russian Muslims’ Ranking Released by Local Media

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Alisher Usmanov and Suleiman Kerimov were listed in the top 10.

Russia to Open Terrorist Rehab Center in Annexed Crimea

The center will offer “a path to recovery” and exoneration for members of a banned Islamic group in Crimea.

Dozens of Crimean Tatars Arrested on Terrorism Charges

The arrests have been condemned as a continuation of Russia's “unabated” persecution of Crimean Tatars.

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