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
“Q8 Press”: Initiatives proposed at the I International Forum of Islamic Civilization serve to strengthen partnership, peace and intercultural dialogue
Kuwaiti electronic publication “Q8 Press” published a material on the outcomes of the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization held in Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
Publication notes that the forum became an important platform for the development of international cooperation in the study, preservation and promotion of the heritage of Islamic civilization. Particular attention is paid to the adoption of the Tashkent Declaration, which includes ten international initiatives.
Among the key proposals are the creation of the World Alliance of Islamic Civilization, a digital registry and heritage library, as well as the development of cooperation between scientific institutions, museums, and research centers.
According to the assessment of “Q8 Press”, the proposed initiatives will contribute to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, the strengthening of partnership, peace and intercultural dialogue.
