Departure from Novosibirsk garden blocked due to Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported “To climb”.
In the early hours of Friday, thousands of worshippers gathered for the Eid prayers at the Cathedral Mosque on Krasin Street in Novosibirsk. Not all who wished to enter could access the mosque, with many choosing to perform the blessed prayers in the courtyard of the nearby multi-storey building that sits closest to the place of worship. (Source: Mosque administration)
Residents found themselves unable to leave the garden in time and ended up running late for work. They reached out to the on-duty traffic police, but complaints were reportedly met with little consideration. (Source: City traffic coordination desk)
Meanwhile, the mosque administration had previously informed regional residents about the upcoming holiday through an announcement noting, “A large congregational flow is expected between 5:00 and 8:00 am.” The notice urged people to adjust their plans and apologized for the inconvenience caused. (Source: Mosque administration)
Earlier reports placed the scene near the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, where more than 100,000 believers participated in the solemn prayers. Inside the building, around 10,000 worshippers prayed together in a restrained, focused gathering. (Source: City religious service coordination)
Across the region, Eid al-Fitr celebrations drew large crowds, underscoring a shared sense of community despite occasional scheduling and access challenges. Authorities and religious leaders emphasized patience and planning to accommodate the influx of worshippers while maintaining safety and traffic flow. (Source: Regional public updates)