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
Great attention in Uzbekistan is paid to preservation of historical and cultural monuments of the country, improvement of resting places of great ancestors.
The Head of the state during the visit to “Suzuk ota” complex on May 26, 2017, gave instructions on reconstruction of the mausoleum and the mosque, improvement of the adjacent territory. Extensive construction and landscaping activities are continuing here.
The historic building of the mosque will be preserved, the area of the complex is expanding. A terrace for 900 people is being built. Artisan workshops, parking and other structures are also being built. The construction activity is scheduled to be completed by September 1 this year.
According to customs, the memory of the deceased was honored, the surahs from the Quran were read.
The President of Uzbekistan got acquainted with the progress of construction. Gave instructions to responsible persons on creating broad amenities for visitors, landscaping of the territory. This was reported by the Press Service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.