The mosque designed by Uzbek architects is being built in Chechen Republic
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
Tashkent Islamic Institute Professors complete arabic language course at “Al-Azhar”
Education Development Center for Foreign Students at “Al-Azhar” University has concluded a two-week professional development program in the Arabic language for instructors of the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari, reports Dunyo IA.
Program was aimed at enhancing the professional skills of non-native Arabic language instructors and mastering modern language teaching methodologies.
Certificates were presented to the participants by Professor Nahla al-Saidi, Advisor to the Grand Imam of “Al-Azhar” for Foreign Students' Affairs and Head of the Center, who noted that the program was implemented as part of Al-Azhar's initiatives to popularize the Arabic language and the principles of moderation.
She also put forward an initiative to sign a memorandum of cooperation with the institute to develop academic ties and joint educational programs. Representatives of the Tashkent Islamic Institute expressed their gratitude to the leadership of “Al-Azhar” for the high level of organization, noting the initiative's contribution to strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries.
