Chechnya will commemorate Ahmad Kadyrov, who would have been marking
his 60th birthday on August 23, RIA Novosti reports.
The former Chechen president died in a terrorist attack at the stadium
of Grozny on May 9, 2004.
The president’s tomb will be visited at the village of Tsentoroy. A
mosque will be opened for the day in the village of Jalka. Grozny will
have special events organized and performances at the State Concert
Hall.
Almost all mosques held sacrifices and prayers for Ahmad Kadyrov. The
hippodrome of Gudermes had horse racing, the country held round table
discussions, conferences and forums to discuss the role of Kadyrov.
The local TV channels and press had information on Kadyrov’s
contribution to the nation.
