Moscow authorities recommend performing prayers for Uraza-Bayram at home

The authorities of Moscow have recommended that Muslim believers perform the festive prayer in honor of Uraza-Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) at home. The corresponding recommendation is contained in a letter from the acting head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of the city, Ivan Petrov, which was sent to the city prefects.

According to IA IslamNews, the head of the department asked district leaders to convey information about the “existing restrictions and features of the celebration” to labor migrants, especially those arriving from Central Asian countries, through the appropriate organizations. The celebration will take place on April 10.

In previous years, the festive prayer was organized at six locations – in four mosques (Cathedral, Historical, Memorial, and “Yardam”) and at two alternative venues (“Sokolniki Park” and the “Moscow” Center for Technical Sports).

Where the celebration will be organized this time is still unknown. Petrov reminded that the festive prayer from the mosques will be broadcast online.

“Believers are recommended to perform the festive prayer at home. I believe it is advisable to pay special attention to informing foreign citizens arriving from Central Asian countries,” the letter states.

Representatives of the press service of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of the city of Moscow, in a conversation with “Ostorozhno, Novosti,” suggested that the new recommendations are related to the terrorist attack at “Krokus City Hall,” but did not officially confirm this information.