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New Mosque, Europe's Largest, Is Inaugurated
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Published: October 18, 2008
GROZNY - One of the largest mosques in the world, named after Chechnya's first president, was inaugurated Friday in the North Caucasus republic in a lavish ceremony attended by dignitaries from 28 countries.
Ahmad Kadyrov Mosque, also known as the Heart of Chechnya, is part of a major Islamic center that includes a clerical administration, an Islamic institute, a religious library, a hotel and a student dormitory.
The ambitious project was the brainchild of the late president Ahmad Kadyrov, whose son Ramzan, the current president, took part in Friday's ceremonies.
The mosque is Europe's largest, with minarets reaching more than 60 meters high and space for up to 10,000 people to worship.
The Associated Press
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