National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as part of a working trip to Mary velayat, visited the main mosque of the region - Gurbanguly Hajy in the city of Mary, TDH reports.

Here Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was met by the imam of the mosque and other religious figures. During the conversation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized that the country is taking large-scale measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and happy life for the people. Particular attention is paid to the construction of modern mosques.

The main mosque of Mary velayat was built in 2009. At the top of the main dome with a diameter of 24 meters, decorated with ornaments, is a golden crescent. Its decoration is made using marble, granite and valuable wood. A special place here is occupied by inscriptions taken from the suras of the Koran. The complex includes special buildings for sadaqah and religious rituals, a hotel and other facilities. There are beautiful fountains along the stairs.

During the visit to the mosque, verses were read and prayers were offered to the Almighty for the prosperity of the country and people. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that the tradition of giving sadaka in memory of the deceased, reading prayers for the repose of their souls, has found its worthy continuation.

“Haji Hero-Arkadag appealed to religious leaders with a proposal to discuss with the elders the holding of a sadak on one of the Fridays of the month of Oraza in memory of mother Ogulabat eje, who made a huge contribution to the development of such qualities as patriotism, good morals, hard work, and father in the younger generation - Myalikguly aga, who dedicated his life to serving the Motherland. All this confirms that the honor and dignity of the people are inextricably linked with the veneration of ancestral family values and their ancestors,” comments TDH.

The religious leaders expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Turkmenistan for their concern for the well-being of citizens and wished them great success.