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
“Friendship” Festival - an important step towards developing public diplomacy and interethnic harmony
A press conference dedicated to the “Friendship” Festival, timed to the Day of Friendship of Peoples celebrated on July 30th, was held at the National Press Center of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA.
Event was attended by the leadership of the Committee, representatives of national cultural centers, friendship societies, Brother Cities Alliance, as well as media representatives.
During the press conference, information was presented on the primary goals and objectives of the festival, as well as on the cultural, educational, scientific, practical and public events planned within its framework.
Special attention was paid to one of the key events of the festival — the First International Brother Cities Forum. It was noted that the forum will take place on July 24-25 in the ancient yet contemporary city of Samarkand. Around 100 foreign guests from nearly 30 states, including scholars, representatives of international organizations and other foreign participants, are expected to attend.
Press conference especially highlighted the significance of the festival as an important platform for strengthening interethnic harmony, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance and promoting public diplomacy in Uzbekistan.
It is worth recalling that by decision of the UN General Assembly, July 30 is designated as the Day of Friendship of Peoples. In this regard, this date is celebrated annually worldwide as International Day of Friendship.
