Thousands of people take part in “Izge Bolgar zhieny” event

A solemn event “Izge Bolgar zhieny” (translated from Tatar as “The meeting in holy Bolgar”) dated to 1124th anniversary of official adoption of Islam in Volga Bulgaria was held in Bolgar (the Republic of Tatarstan) on May 25.

Thousands of people including participants of 4th Forum of Tatar Muslim figures, chairmen of Muslim spiritual departments took part in the event.

Honoured guests were Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev, first Vice-Premier Ravil Muratov, Deputy Chairman of State Council Rimma Ratnikova, Chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Directorate Talgat Tadzhuddin, Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council Ravil hazrat Gainutdin, and Chairman of Tatarstan Muslim Spiritual Department Kamil hazrat Samigullin.

Before that guests had visited the White Mosque and took part in a meeting of Tatarstan leadership with Russian Muslim leaders and official opening of the Riverside station and Museum of Bulgar civilization.

Rustam Minnikhanov delivered a welcoming speech and congratulated everyone on 1124th anniversary of official adoption of Islam in Volga Bulgaria.

The President reminded about the Forum of Tatar Muslim figures dedicated to important issues connected with preservation of language and traditions of Tatar people that had been held in Kazan before.

After the official part guests went to the City of masters to see arts and crafts items and souvenirs, and got familiar with work of the International centre of archeological research.