The Head of State toured the mosque and was informed on the reconstruction work.
The Azerbaijani President was informed about the Juma mosque, one of the oldest Muslim temples not only in Azerbaijan but also in the South Caucasus and the Middle East in general, was built in 743. Major overhaul was started in the mosque under the order of Azerbaijani President issued on December 24, 2009 and completed perfectly.
Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade hailed the Head of State`s attention to restoration of religious buildings and presented the Holy Quran to the Azerbaijani President.