The claim
Videos show pro-Palestinian solidarity events in Russia Videos are circulating on social media that allegedly show pro-Palestinian solidarity events in Saint Petersburg and Moscow on November 11, 2023.
Our conclusion
The claim that the two videos show solidarity with people from Palestinian territories is false. The clips are from before the specified date and show Muslim celebrations in Russia.
Fact checking
The videos shared on social media actually come from Russia, but do not show pro-Palestinian rallies, but rather Muslim celebrations.
First video: Cathedral Mosque in Moscow
The first video shows the Cathedral Mosque in Moscow. A search on Google Street View confirms the location. The video is older than claimed and was shared in April 2023. It shows the Sugar Festival, which marks the end of Lent for Muslims.
Second video: Saint Petersburg Mosque
The second video also comes from Russia and shows the Saint Petersburg Mosque. A check using Google Street View confirms this. This video was also recorded and uploaded before November 11, 2023 and shows Muslim prayers on the occasion of the Sugar Festival in 2019.
Incorrect contextualization
The videos were falsely presented in the context of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. There is no evidence that they show pro-Palestinian rallies. The claims on social media are therefore misleading and false.
Conclusion – these are Muslim celebrations
The videos were falsely presented as depicting pro-Palestinian events in Russia. In fact, they show Muslim celebrations in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The claims on social media are therefore misleading and false. It is important to critically question such content and pay attention to verified information.
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Source: factscheck.afp
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