Hawzah News Agency - Russia is a large country with a population of 146 million. Islam is a minority religion in Russia where there are around 25 million Muslims.

The country has the largest Muslim population in Europe. Most of Russia’s people are Orthodox Christians.

The country includes regions where the inhabitants are traditionally followers of Islam, including the North Caucasian republics such as Ingushetia, Chechnya, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and several other areas where Muslims make up a significant portion of the population.

In Russia, fasting hours can reach up to 22 hours at times, making it one of the countries in the world with the longest fasting durations.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in Russia continue their daily lives as normal, unlike in many Islamic countries, with no changes to their working hours or vacation time.

One of the traditions of Ramadan in Russia is the organization of communal iftar gatherings, where individuals who are skilled in reciting the Quran and have a good understanding of Islam are invited. These individuals recite several verses from the Quran and then engage in a lesson or lecture about the holy month of Ramadan and the teachings of Islam, leaving a positive impact on the attendees.

Source: IQNA