Tatarstan President meets with Russian religious leaders within the framework of “Izge Bolgar zhieny” event

On May 25 participants of the meeting of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov with Muslim religious leaders suggested that Bolgar should become the place of regular meetings of Tatar Muslim figures.

The meeting was held at Mufti’s residence within the framework of solemn events “Izge Bolgar zhieny” (translated from Tatar as “The meeting in holy Bolgar”) dated to 1124th anniversary of official adoption of Islam in Volga Bulgaria.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that Islam originated in Bolgar and this land should be the place of concord and reconciliation.

He continued that the Republican fund “Revival” chaired by Mintimer Shaimiev had performed great work. Revival of spiritual values is very important and it may be the example for the entire country, he said.

Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council Ravil hazrat Gainutdin, in his turn, thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for supporting compatriots living in different Russian regions. He personally thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for supporting construction of the mosque in Kostroma region and Moscow. He invited Tatarstan leadership to opening of the mosque in Moscow in 2015.

Rustam Minnikhanov liked the idea of holding regular meetings of religious leaders noting that Russian Islamic University and World Congress of Tatars should be involved in this work.