26 February 2010, 22:00
Evkurov: Islamic complex in Magas should consolidate Ingush society
The large Islamic complex to be erected in the city of Magas, where the main object will be the Cathedral Mosque capable to house 8000 believers, will also comprise the Islamic University for 300 students, a students' hostel, a building of the Republic's Spiritual Department of Moslems, a hotel and a "Khalyal" shopping centre. This was reported by President Yunus-Bek Evkurov.
"It will be a grandiose, very bright and beautiful facility, capable, by its architectural solutions, style, comfort and dimensions, to play a great role in consolidating the society," Mr Evkurov has noted. According to his version, a special fund named "Azan" has already been set up for the purpose. The "Book of Memory" will contain the names of major contributors to the fund, both individuals and legal entities, as reported by the press service of President of Ingushetia.
As President believes, the appearance of such object in the newly-built capital of the republic - Magas - should become an embodiment of the national dream and idea, and promote formation of a high level of self-consciousness in residents of the republic. "It should become a symbol and precondition of our brotherly unification - of all residents of the republic, irrespective of views, preferences and national identity," the "Rosbalt" quotes Mr Evkurov as saying.
