Kurban Bayram: Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Kurban Bayram: Thousands Gather in Moscow and St. Petersburg This year's Kurban Bayram, the Islamic festival marking the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son, saw large-scale celebrations in Russia's two major cities. Preliminary reports suggest that hundreds of thousands of Muslims participated in the morning prayers. In Moscow, the event took place at the Cathedral Mosque, with an estimated 250,000 attendees, according to preliminary estimates. In St. Petersburg, over 100,000 Muslims attended the prayers. "The atmosphere was one of peace and unity," said one attendee in Moscow. While the video provides a visual record of the event, independent verification of the attendance figures is needed. The celebrations highlight the significant Muslim population in both cities and the importance of Kurban Bayram in their lives.