At night, a crowd of people gathers in front of the Kul Sharif Mosque in Kazan, Russia. The mosque is illuminated with white and blue lights, and its four minarets and central dome are clearly visible. The crowd is diverse and consists of people of different ages and ethnicities. Many people are taking pictures or videos of the mosque with their phones. The sky above is dark, and there are a few clouds. The overall atmosphere is festive and celebratory.