President Ilham Aliyev Lays Foundation Stone for Jabrayil City Mosque
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Jabrayil City Mosque on October 28, as reported by Azernews.
Nariman Topchibashev, Director of “PMD Projects,” briefed the President on the project, which will cover over 1,530 square meters and accommodate 615 worshippers simultaneously.
- The two-story building will provide separate spaces for men and women to perform prayers.
- The mosque will feature a community hall, parking lot, and gazebos.
- The height of the minarets will be 34.2 meters, while the dome will reach 22.6 meters.
Before the occupation, Jabrayil district had five mosques, more than 40 pilgrimage sites, and over 20 historical and architectural monuments. However, during the occupation, Armenian forces destroyed many of these historical and religious sites.
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Author's summary: President Ilham Aliyev initiates Jabrayil City Mosque project.