President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov telegram channel He wrote that a mosque would be built in the South Butovo district of Moscow. The project was supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin during talks with the leader of Chechnya.
The publication says that the religious building will be built on the street named after Akhmat Kadyrov, the first president of the Chechen Republic.
“The head of state emphasized the great importance of this project for believers,” Kadyrov wrote.
According to his information, more than 3 million Muslims live in the capital, so new prayer buildings need to be built.
“Due to the lack of mosques, believers are often forced to pray on the street during holidays,” the regional head said.
He also expressed his gratitude to Putin for this decision.
Previously Mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin statedHe said the southern section of the Moscow High-Speed ​​Diameter could be launched this year.
Source: Gazeta
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