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Review: Prayer of the Outsiders — blending contemporary art and cultural heritage
Centred around historic prayer rugs, this exhibition celebrates Azerbaijani cultural heritage in Georgia and the women artists behind it.
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Ingushetia
Ingush imam rails on men wearing short-sleeved shirts and ‘insufficient control’ over women
Imam Ahmed Ugurchiev considers ordinary T-shirts to be ‘sleepwear’.
Azerbaijan
Is Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools?
Reports of girls being expelled or banned from school for wearing hijab have led to speculation on the further repression of religious expression.
Chechnya
Man beaten by Adam Kadyrov for burning Quran ‘disappears’ during prison transfer
Nikita Zhuravel has not been heard from since December 2025.
Circassians
When the night glows, the Circassian New Year begins
The Circassian New Year, once an important occasion marking the beginning of spring, has resurfaced — but does it have a place in today’s society?
Chechnya
Zelenskyi joins iftar with Chechen fighters in Kyiv
During the event, the Zelenskyi presented awards to Muslim military personnel.
Daghestan
Daghestani pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia as Iran war intensifies
Around 700 pilgrims are unable to return home due to the closure of airspace.
