Ramin Mammadov, chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, visited the Sharur City Mosque and the mosque in Khalaj village, Sharur district, Nakhchivan, and reviewed conditions at the Sharur district religious community.
The committee provided the information to “Operative Information Center-OMM”.
The committee chairman said that, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan is taking consistent measures to regulate relations between the state and religion, protect the spiritual heritage that has taken shape over centuries, and build, restore and safeguard religious sites. He said the head of state’s attention and support for religious affairs are reflected in numerous projects and assistance provided to religious communities.
It was noted that one of the main aims of this policy is to preserve Azerbaijan’s historically established atmosphere of tolerance, pass its religious and cultural heritage on to future generations, and further strengthen solidarity around shared spiritual values.
Mammadov emphasized that places of worship play an important role in citizens’ spiritual lives. In a conversation with religious figures, he stressed the importance of strengthening religious education, raising young people with a commitment to national and spiritual values, and maintaining a healthy religious environment in society.
The religious figures praised measures to protect and promote the country’s historical and cultural traditions and ensure the continued operation of places of worship. They expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the state’s support and the conditions created for the sector.
