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
A numerous events are being organized in order to strengthen relationship with our long century religious friends.
“Arabic books and culture days” has been initiated by the President of Turkey and held for the third time by Turkish writers union in Istanbul and Hashimi publishing house.
The event hosted quests from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, Irak, Livan, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Tunis, Palestine, Sudan, Qatar and Kuwait.
More than 60 books published in Turkey and Muslim countries were presented in the event.
Jasur Raupov, Assistant Chief Imam of “Islom ota” grand mosque in Tashkent participated on behalf of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan with the speech “Present situation of madrasas in Uzbekistan”.
Participants from more than 22 countries asked a number of interesting question and expressed willingness to visit Uzbekistan. The event will continue until 11th March.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan