"Kuwait, Turkey are major investors in construction of mosques in Azerbaijan"

The construction of mosques in Azerbaijan were mainly funded by Kuwait and Turkey, State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov said today at a press conference at the ruling New Azerbaijan Party's headquarters.

"Kuwait has built 73 mosques in Azerbaijan, Turkey - 21 and Saudi Arabia - one," Orujov said.

Orujov said many mosques were built in Azerbaijan in the 90-ies and some of them are illegal.

"Azerbaijan has not destroyed a mosque built legally, but the country destroyed and will destroy illegal buildings. The country will no longer grant permits for illegal buildings," he added.


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