The mosque which accommodates 20 thousand worshippers at a time is being built in Shali city, Chechen Republic. The mosque is designed by Uzbek architects.
With the initiative of local residents the mosque is planned to be named after Ramzan Kadirov. The construction works started in 2012 and the opening ceremony is expected in 2018.
The mosque is located opposite “Shali-City” complex. The mosque has 4 minarets in all four corners of main building. Each minaret is 63 meters high. The dome of mosque is 43 meters high. Adjoining area of the mosque will be covered with 12 fountains. The mosque will be constructed and decorated in the unique style without any analogues in the world. The overall area of the mosque will be 6,5 hectares.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
The President of Uzbekistan will take part in the Second “Central Asia – Russia” Summit and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which will be held in Dushanbe.
The agenda of the upcoming events includes issues related to the expansion of multilateral cooperation, such as strengthening political dialogue, promoting joint projects in the trade, economic, and investment sectors, as well as cooperation in industry, agriculture, transportation, energy, and infrastructure, continuation of active cultural and humanitarian exchange.
The leaders will additionally discuss current international issues and matters related to regional security.
Following the summits, a package of joint documents and decisions aimed at further developing practical cooperation is expected to be adopted.