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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Religion
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
30 March 2025

Today, Muslims of the North Caucasus, together with their fellow believers from other Russian regions and around the world, celebrate Eid al-Fitr. This is one of the most ancient Muslim holidays, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers fasted, abstaining from food, drink and worldly pleasures from sunrise to sunset.

Ingushetia announces two days off in honor of Eid al-Fitr
Religion
Ingushetia announces two days off in honor of Eid al-Fitr
27 March 2025

In Ingushetia, March 31 and April 1 will be days off in connection with the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The corresponding decree was signed by the head of the republic, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov.

Additional days off declared in Karachay-Cherkessia, Chechnya and Kabardino-Balkaria in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr
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Additional days off declared in Karachay-Cherkessia, Chechnya and Kabardino-Balkaria in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr
24 March 2025

This year, the Muslim holiday of breaking the fast, Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr), falls on March 30. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers fasted. Followers of Islam celebrate the holiday for three days.

Heads of North Caucasus republics congratulate Muslims on the beginning of Ramadan
Religion
Heads of North Caucasus republics congratulate Muslims on the beginning of Ramadan
1 March 2025

The first day of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in 2025 falls on March 1. This was reported by the Muftiate of Dagestan.

Iraqi refugee who organised Quran burnings killed in Sweden
Religion
Iraqi refugee who organised Quran burnings killed in Sweden
30 January 2025

Salvan Momika, a 38-year-old refugee from Iraq known for publicly burning the Quran, was shot dead at his home in Sweden. His body was found in Södertälje, south of Stockholm. The information was confirmed by Swedish authorities, and five people were detained.