Russian Council of Muftis

The Russian Council of Muftis (Russian: Совет муфтиев России) is a religious group representing the Muslim community of Russia. It was founded on 2 July 1996.[1] The Chairman of the Council is the spiritual leader of the Muslims of Russia.[2]

The Council is responsible for allocating the slots for the Hajj assigned to Russia.[3] In 2012, it demanded a rise in the number of mosques in Moscow, saying they should at least double.[4]

References

  1. "Russian Council of Muftis". Caucasian Knot. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  2. "The Council of Muftis of Russia Welcomed Guests from Iraq". Russia мufties Council. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  3. "Russian Council Of Muftis Allocates Quotas For 2013 Hajj". Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  4. "Russian Grand Mufti demands more mosques in Moscow". The Voice of Russia. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

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