Bolgar, April 15, 2020

The Bolgarian Islamic Academy plans to hold a summer school online for the applicants, reprted Tatar-inform referring to Rinat Nuriev, the executive secretary of the Admission board of the Academy.

 “The ten-day course is aimed at preparing applicants for the entrance exams”, said Nuriev. “In connection with the self-isolation regime, we are ready to hold this summer school remotely.”

A Connecticut doctor has proposed a new way to deal with ventilator shortages.

Doctor Saud Anwar said, by using a four-piece splitter, which is made with a 3-D printer, a single ventilator can serve up to seven patients suffering from respiratory issues due to COVID-19.

Anwar has been working around the clock on the front lines with other doctors and respiratory therapists.

Moscow, April 13, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian leader Joko Vidodo discussed in a telephone call the measures against coronavirus, the Kremlin’s press office reported on Monday, April 13.

During the talk the parties agreed to intensify contacts between the ministries of health of Russia and Indonesia, as well as to developof bilateral cooperation in other areas.

Sevastopol, April 13, 2020

Muslim Religious Administration of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol announced the suspension of Friday and collective prayers in mosques of Crimea, as well as any educational events until April 30, 2020. These measuers were taken by the Muslim clergy due to the spread of Сovid-19 (coronavirus)

Makhachkala, April 9, 2020

The press office of the Muftiyat of the Republic of Dagestan shared the message in which noted the worsening of the situation with coronavirus infection in the region. By April 9, according to the department of Rospotrebnadzor for the Dagestan Republic, 13 new cases of infection were detected and the total number of affected reached 57.

Blessed month of Sha'ban is the eighth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The superiority of the Sha'ban month over other months is like my superiority over the other prophets." It is desirable to fast and to do more good deeds during this month. The reward of good deeds committed in this month, increase to 700 times. The fast of the Sha'ban 15 is very rewarding.

Kazan, April 7, 2020

The head of Muslim Religious Administration of Tatarstan Kamil-hazrat Samigullin started to receive citizens online via Skype. The remote connection allowed the Muslims of the region to address the mufti with pleas and questions staying at home. They were mainly interested in theological issues, the procedure for performing Juma prayer at home and the details of the upcoming month of Ramadan, as well as personal issues, the press office of the Tatarstan Muftiyat reported.

Makhachkala, March 30, 2020

The head of Dagestan Republic Vladimir Vasiliev was awarded the Order of Merit to the Ummah, I degree, from the Coordination Centre for Muslims of the North Caucasus. Vasiliev received the medal during a meeting with the Mufti of Dagestan Sheikh Ahmad Afandi Abdulaev, the chairman of the Council of Alims of the Republic of Dagestan.

Derbent, March 30, 2020 

The Derbent Reserve Museum, which is closed for visitors from March 30 to April 3 due to the coronavirus, will post on its YouTube channel an exhibition on the city’s history in picturesque paintings, reported TASS.

Moscow, March 26, 2020

The Muslim community of the Russian Federation hopes that citizens will follow all the instructions given by the authorities due to the coronavirus. They urge the believers to spend next weekend and other days performing prayers and reading Koran at home, the chairman of the Muslim Spiritual Assembly of Russia Albir Krganov told RIA Novosti on Thursday.