AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): ‘The World of the Quran’ exhibition opened in the Russian capital on Saturday.
The Moscow Cathedral Mosque is hosting the expo, which has been mounted with the cooperation of Qatar.
According to Rushan Abbyasov, Deputy Chairman of the RBM of the Russian Federation, visitors can learn about the conditions of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina during the lifetime of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
He said there are also special programs for children and adults at the exhibition.
He added that an international conference and a week of Muslim cinema are also organized at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque along with the expo.
The exhibition was launched a day after the conclusion of the 22nd Moscow International Quran Competition.
It was attended by Quran memorizers from more than 30 countries, including 9 African states.
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.
..................
End/ 257