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
Prominent Egyptian media outlets have published articles on the outcomes of the International Media Forum in Tashkent and Uzbekistan’s role as a global center for Islamic civilization, reports Dunyo IA.
“Al Montasaf” reported that the forum brought together more than 200 journalists and media representatives from 40 countries, highlighting Uzbekistan’s status as a cultural and spiritual beacon.
“Eldameer” focused on the activities of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, including its support for the study and publication of ancient manuscripts, including one of the oldest copies of the Holy Mushaf preserved in Uzbekistan.
The publication highlighted the historical significance of the country’s cultural revival and proposed organizing a research competition for young people from Islamic countries under the patronage of the President of Uzbekistan.
The forum’s program also included a visit to Samarkand, where participants visited the mausoleum of renowned hadith scholar Imam al-Bukhari.