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Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha
On May 27, 2026, Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice.
In Moscow, the festive prayer was attended by, according to various estimates, 300 - 350 thousand believers.
In St. Petersburg, according to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims in the region, about 300 thousand Muslims gathered for prayer.
In many regions, believers sat outside mosques for prayer.
Sources
- Thousands of Muslims were caught on video near the Cathedral Mosque in Moscow // Moslenta. 2026. May 27.
- Up to 300 thousand people took part in the services on Kurban Bayram in St. Petersburg // Vesti. 2026. May 27.