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25.09.2008, 14:08 1 comment

UK Mosques: dogs allowed

A blind Muslim student was the first person in the world to be allowed to attend his local mosque accompanied by his guide dog, reports The Guardian. The Muslim Law (Sharia) Council UK hopes that more mosques in Britain and worldwide will soon follow suit

30.09.2008, 12:50

Muslim fast ends with three-day celebration

Muslims in Russia are marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. During the three-day celebration believers attend mosques, give charity to the poor and gather for collective prayers.

13.10.2008, 15:52

Orthodox Church award for Muslim cleric

A Muslim cleric has been awarded a medal from the Russian Orthodox Church for the first time in its history. Mufti Talgat Tadzhuddin was recognised for his work in strengthening ties between the two faiths.

Metropolitan Kirill gives his blessing to the Russian Orthodox cathedral in Havana (AFP Photo / Ramon Espinosa) 20.10.2008, 00:50

Orthodoxy gets foothold in Cuba

Cuba has opened its first Orthodox church, a decade and a half after the communist island lifted a ban on religion. Hundreds of people, including the country’s leader Raul Castro turned out to watch the consecration. Russian Metropolitan Kirill blessed t

24.10.2008, 04:33

Lesson 101, birds do it too

Sex education is a controversial issue in Russia, with only a limited number of schools opting to teach the subject.

15.11.2008, 01:43

Thirty pieces of silver now equal one rouble

It’s often said that God moves in mysterious ways – but a church? Last seen in July, the Church of the Resurrection near the Russian village of Komarovo, around 300 km from Moscow, has recently disappeared. However, it doesn’t seem to be relate

Why religion in Russia is embracing the internet

Published: 21 October, 2008, 14:20


Orthodox cross

Christian chatrooms, clerical blogs and even internet social networking – all are innovations going from strength to strength in the Russian Orthodox Church. That’s despite the fact it’s a world where mobile phones, globalisation and even indiv

 
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