Ramadan Tent in Moscow Strengthens Friendship between Muslims in Russia, Other Countries
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.
In Moscow, a tradition known as “Ramadan Tent” takes place every year in Ramadan. This tent is set up near the Baklonaya Gara Mosque and is organized and managed by the Moscow Council of Muftis, the highest Islamic authority in the country.
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The Ramadan Tent is a special event where communal iftar meals are held every day, bringing together over 600 people regardless of nationality or beliefs. It provides an opportunity for them to access the services offered at the tent free of charge.
This tent also features popular dishes from Muslim regions of Russia, and hosts Quran memorization competitions for children.
The tent operates under the program announced by the Council of Muftis of Russia, assigning each of the 30 days of Ramadan to a different Islamic country.
The ceremonies take place one hour before iftar each day, and a large television set in the tent showcases the sights of that country, along with its tourist attractions and several major mosques.
During this event, the ambassador of the Islamic country, along with one or more Muslim clerics from that country and a cleric from the Council of Muftis of Russia, typically gives speeches.
Reciting verses from the Holy Quran and performing religious songs are regular features of the Ramadan Tent event in Moscow.
Nafiullah Ashirov, the head of the Muslims’ Department for the Asian part of Russia, believes that the Ramadan Tent plays a very important role in strengthening the bonds of friendship among Muslims in Russia and various countries around the world.
He emphasizes the significance of the Ramadan Tent by stating that this important model of Islamic brotherhood and the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan can be implemented in other Islamic countries and even in non-Islamic countries with large Muslim communities, which will undoubtedly bring blessings to the Muslims.
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