This Video of the Eid Prayers in Moscow, Russia Is Outdated
The Claim
A video clip features massive Eid al-Adha prayers in Moscow, Russia, on the first day of Eid.
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During the recent Eid al-Adha, social media users widely circulated a video purporting to show massive Eid al-Adha prayers in Moscow, Russia, on the first day of the Eid.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral video and found the claim to be misleading.
After conducting a thorough reverse image search, Misbar’s team found the video making the rounds recently to be outdated.
The Video Shows Eid Al-Fitr Prayers in Moscow
Contrary to the claim, the video features a crowd of people performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Central Moscow Mosque in the Russian capital.
The video was shot and started circulating on April 22, 2023, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Jonny Tickle, a Twitter user, published the video on April 22 under the caption, “Incredible Video of Eid in Moscow.”
Other Twitter users also shared the video at the time.
Eid Prayer
Prayer plays a vital role in Eid celebrations. Muslims gather for congregational prayer on this day, expressing gratitude to Allah.
The Eid celebration spans three to four days and commences with the Eid Salah (prayer), which takes place early in the morning after the Fajr prayer. It is highly encouraged for Muslims to partake in Jama'ah (congregational) prayer, uniting with their local Muslim community during such occasions.
Eid al-Adha Prayers in Moscow
This week, Muslims throughout Russia are joyfully celebrating the sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as "The Feast of Sacrifice," which is the second and most significant of the two major holidays in Islam.
At Moscow's Cathedral Mosque, hundreds of devoted worshippers gathered to participate in the special prayers associated with the celebration.
Roshan Abyasov, the first deputy head of the Council of Muftis in Russia, announced that approximately 200,000 individuals participated in the Eid al-Adha prayer at various mosques in Moscow and its surrounding areas. Specifically, 105,000 worshippers gathered at the Great Moscow Mosque, over 50,000 at the historic Moscow Mosque, more than 40,000 at the Moscow Memorial Mosque, and roughly 100,000 at mosques in the suburbs of Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his warm congratulations to the Russian Muslim community on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He emphasized the significant role played by the Muslim community in Russia, promoting harmony among different races and religions, and upholding the values of family.
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