Century-old Mosque Reopened in Kazakhstan
The mosque, which was built in 1903, could accommodate only 200 worshipers, and because of it two years ago by the initiative of the regional akim Arhimed Muhambetov it was decided to carry out repair work on the extension of the old complex.
It was made a decision to build a big new mosque with a capacity of 1,250 people next to the old building and the building itself use as a museum.
The new three-storied mosque includes male and female prayer rooms, administrative offices and a canteen.
The construction was conducted on funds collected by citizens, local business and public organizations. The total amount of collected money has reached 700 million tenge.
"The new mosque is equipped with modern equipment and meets all the necessary requirements," said the architect Ayvar Sattarov, who has extensive experience in the construction of mosques. Such mosques as “Nur Gasyr” in Aktobe and “Kul-Sharif” in Kazan have been built under his supervision.
The opening ceremony was attended by Mufti of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Mayamerov and by mayor of the city Erjan Umarov.
Source: Islam.ru
