According to Iran’s Cultural Center in Russia, the mosque inauguration and interfaith program took place in the Bashkortostan region and attended by Cultural representatives from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Aref Abdollahi and Nemat Alipour.

The program began with local performances and the playing of the national anthems of Russia and Bashkortostan. Subsequently, the inauguration of the “Rabbani” Mosque was conducted by Mufti Muhammad Hazrat Galyamov, the mosque's prayer leader and preacher.

During the event, Sheikh-ul-Islam Talgat Tajuddin, head of the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, emphasized the necessity of solidarity and unity among Muslims, as well as the importance of adhering to religious ethics and teachings for the region's Muslim community.

Mufti Muhammad Hazrat Galyamov also spoke, referencing the guidance of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

He stressed that sowing discord among Muslims is a conspiracy by the enemies of Islam and that the perpetrators are considered mercenaries of foreign powers.

Citing the words of the martyred Imam, he noted that those who incite conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims are neither Shia nor Sunni; rather, they are tools in the hands of colonialists and superpowers.

Based on the statements of the martyred Imam Khamenei, there are forces at work today seeking to drive a wedge between Sunnis and Shias, and all these forces are linked to the intelligence and espionage agencies of Islam's enemies—not merely enemies of Iran or the Shia, but enemies of Islam itself, he stated.

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He emphasized that if Muslims remain united, Islam will achieve great honor and dignity in the world.

Subsequently, Aref Abdollahi—expressing appreciation for the invitation—highlighted the importance of Muslim unity and the need to recognize the enemy's schemes to sow discord. He noted that the Iranian people have stood firm against American and Zionist adversaries for over 200 days, demonstrating in practice the unity among the country's various social strata. He further called for the strengthening of unity and solidarity among Muslim nations in the face of their enemies.

Thereafter, Iran’s cultural representative in Russia spoke about the importance of unity and the shared heritage among Muslims, as well as the necessity of fostering closer ties between the Muslim populations of Russia and Iran.

He also conveyed the greetings of the Iranian ambassador and the people of Iran to the people of the region.

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