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
An international media forum titled “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective, New Discoveries” will be held in Tashkent from August 24 to 29, reports Dunyo IA.
According to Jordan’s news agency “Petra” and online publication “Hala Ahbar”, the event will bring together representatives of international media outlets, experts and media professionals.
The main events will take place at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. The program will include plenary sessions, media exhibitions, press briefings and bilateral meetings focusing on documentary filmmaking, historical memory, publishing projects, modern technologies and international media cooperation.
The forum will also feature master classes for Uzbek students led by international specialists in journalism and media production.
Participants will visit Samarkand and the Imam Bukhari Complex. A special media tour will also be organized in Tashkent for representatives of international media outlets.
The forum will conclude on August 28 with a final plenary session and closing ceremony. International guests will also take part in events marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.