In Tatarstan "Izge Bolgar zhyeny" held
Today a holiday in Bolgar “Bolgar Izge zhyeny” dedicated to the anniversary of the official adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria in 922 has been held. Guest of honor of "Izge Bolgar zhyeny" became Acting President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, State Councillor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev, RT State Council Chairman Farid Mukhametshin, Chairman of RT Religious Board of Muslims, mufti of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, chairman of the Central Religious Board of Muslims, Supreme Mufti of Russia Talgat Tajuddin, Chairman Council of Muftis of Russia, Chairman of the Muslim Religious Board of the Russian Federation Ravil Hazrat Gaynutdin, chairman of the Coordination Council of Muslims of Northern Caucasus Ismail Haji Berdyev and others.
Opening a solemn ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov greeted and thanked everyone who came to the event "Izge Bolgar zhyeny." Acting President of Tatarstan said that every year the Bolgar is transforming and becomes more comfortable to stay here. R. Minnikhanov also reminded that last year the Bolgarian historical and archeological complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. "The work here will continue," - Rustam Minnikhanov said. Separate words of gratitude he expressed to the State Advisor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev.
It is worth noting that the letter on the occasion of today's celebration has sent been sent to residents of the republic by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. "For centuries, Bolgar is a sacred place for Muslims in Russia and around the world," - is noted, in particular, in a letter.
State Councillor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev also stressed that today's celebration "Izge Bolgar zhyeny" is dedicated to the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bolgaria in 922 - is the first after the Bolgar historical and archaeological complex has been included in UNESCO World Heritage List. According to him, the revival of Bolgar became possible thanks to the universal support - the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, Rustam Minnikhanov, and all people. "There was a lot of work and a lot has been done" - he said. According to him, here the conditions will be created for the study of Islam, and this idea has already begun gradually implemented. "This day will go down in history - Social Doctrine of the Russian Muslims, has been signed " - Mintimer Shaimiev said.
As part of the official event, chairman of the Central Religious Board of Muslims, Supreme Mufti of Russia Talgat Tajuddin passed the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Tatarstan a relic - the hair of the Prophet Muhammad. Hazrat Talgat Tajuddin said that now there is an opportunity and all the conditions to invite Muslim to Bolgar from all the regions of Russia. He drew attention to the fact that for 5 months the ancient city of Bolgar has been visited by 60 thousands people - "to remember our ancient history, to know how our ancestors lived, learned, how to save our country, native language, religion." He expressed the hope that the day would come when Bolgar Islamic Academy appears, which is to be a model of education for Imams and Hazrats for 7.3 thousand. mosques throughout the country.
Also, welcome were made by Chairman of the Council of Muftis of Russia, Chairman of the Muslim Religious Board of the Russian Federation Ravil Hazrat Gaynutdin, Chairman of the Coordination Council of Muslims of Northern Caucasus Ismail Haji Berdyev and the mufti of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin. He, in particular, congratulated everybody on the month of Ramadan.
After that, the guests visited the museum of the Quran, and the exhibition of jewelry by Ravkat Mukhametshin. Also, Acting President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev and State Council Chairman Farid Mukhametshin met with the participants of the first forum of young entrepreneurs of the OIC and summer youth camp for innovation, dialogue and cooperation. Participants of the Summer Youth Camp are 160 people, including representatives from the Muslim countries, young people of Tatarstan and the Russian regions. The camp is held in the framework of the Action Plan of the Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic World". With regard to the forum, it aims to identify and support the most interesting projects by the participants, and the formation of business contacts between the Russian and the international business communities.
At noon, at the Cathedral Square a dining prayer was held, and after this the guests toured the Center of the Bolgarian crafts and visited the International School of Archaeology. Rustam Minnikhanov and Mintimer Shaimiev get acquainted with work of the school, archaeological research and findings carried out. In a Center of the craft Bulgarian pottery, culinary arts, blacksmithing and others were presented. Rustam Minnikhanov took part in hammering out a horseshoe, which was later presented to him.
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