In the cities of Anau, Khazar, Shatlyk and the districts of Ruhubelent, Dovletli, respectively, of the Akhal, Balkan, Mary, Dashoguz and Lebap regions of Turkmenistan, mosques will be built, as well as premises for Sadaqah. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved these initiatives of the heads of the regions during a video conference today, the Watan News Program of the Turkmen Television reported.

The head of state stressed that the construction of a mosque and premises for Sadaqah is a noble cause and, taking into account the wishes of the population, instructed to do the relevant work.

In Turkmenistan, Islam is exercised by the vast majority of the population - 90%. Earlier mosques were built in all administrative centers of the regions.