Georgia to transfer 20 mosques to Muslim community
The Georgian authorities intend to transfer 20 mosques into the ownership of the Muslim community of the republic. 237 mosques had been previously transferred.
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Large mosque opened in Turkmen Anau
During the Holy month of Ramadan, a new mosque opened its doors in the city of Anau. 500 people can pray in the building at the same time.
Fire occurs at Juma mosque in Tbilisi
A fire has occurred on the territory of the only mosque in Tbilisi. The mosque building itself was not damaged. Firefighters managed to prevent the fire from spreading.
More than 30 mosques destroyed in Gaza
At least five more mosques were destroyed in Israeli airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday, bringing the total number to 31 since October 7, the Gaza-based Endowments and Religious Affairs Ministry said. …
Putin: Disrespect for Quran is crime in Russia
Russia has profound respect for Quran and religious feelings of Muslims, and disrespect for the holy book is a crime in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Derbent. "It is a holy thing for Muslims and …
Brunei: two-day visit to sultanate
Brunei is a small, developed, peaceful, but overlooked country in Southeast Asia worth a short visit
Saving Georgia’s wooden mosques
Hidden gems dot the verdant slopes above Adjara’s Black Sea coast
One of the oldest known mosques in the world uncovered in Israel
New discovery joins a second very early mosque dated to the 7th century
First collective prayers performed in Aghdam Juma mosque
The first collective prayers were performed in the Juma Mosque, which is located in the Agdam region liberated after 27 years of occupation by the Armenian armed forces. The parishioners have covered the mosque's floor with …
Fire breaks out in Istanbul mosque
A fire at the Vaniköy Mosque, a 350-year-old waterfront mosque in the Çengelköy neighborhood of the Üsküdar district in Istanbul, has been extinguished, officials said on Nov. 15, Hurriyet Daily News …
Over 90,000 mosques to reopen in Saudi Arabia
Over 90,000 mosques will reopen on Sunday after being sanitised, Saudi Press Agency announced. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is all set to reopen more than 90,000 major and minor mosques across the Kingdom, …
Iran set to reopen mosques in low-risk areas
Iran will reopen mosques in areas consistently free of the new coronavirus on Monday as the sanctions-hit country starts to ease restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the pandemic, Al Jazeera reports. Health ministry …
'Pride of Muslims' mosque opened in Shali
An opening ceremony for the largest mosque in Europe is being held today in the city of Shali, Chechnya, with more than 200 guests from 43 countries in attendance. The new mosque has been heralded as 'The pride of Muslims'; it …
Turkey's largest mosque to open in Istanbul
The opening of the new Büyük amlıca Camisi mosque will take place in Istanbul today, during the Friday prayer, Turkish media report. The opening ceremony of the largest mosque in the history of modern Turkey will be attended …
New mosque built in Gekhi-Chu
In the village of Gekhi-Chu in the Urus-Martan district of Chechnya, a mosque with a capacity of 50 people was opened today. The opening ceremony was attended by the district Qadi Alu Amerkhanov. “Heads of rural settlements …
Germany mulls introducing 'mosque tax' for Muslims
Germany believes it will make mosques independent of foreign donors
Bursa's Green Mosque
For nearly 600 years, it has fascinated city locals and its visitors
Azerbaijani President allocates funds for reconstruction of Tazapir Mosque
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to provide funding for the renovation and reconstruction of Tazapir Mosque complex. Under the presidential Order, the Caucasus Muslims Office is allocated 2 million …
Vladikavkaz. Mukhtarov Mosque
For 110 years the Sunni mosque is considered one of the main symbols of Vladikavkaz. In this city, a meeting between the hereditary Ossetian noblewoman, the daughter of General Khambi Tuganov, Elizaveta Tuganova, and the Baku oil-industrialist …
Three-hall Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
This mosque, which has several cultural layers, shows history of many different time periods
