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Kyrgyz muftis explore Islamic heritage in Makkah

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The mufti and deputy mufti of Kyrgyzstan expressed their admiration for the cultural and cognitive heritage displayed at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. (SPA)
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The mufti and deputy mufti of Kyrgyzstan expressed their admiration for the cultural and cognitive heritage displayed at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. (SPA)
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The mufti and deputy mufti of Kyrgyzstan expressed their admiration for the cultural and cognitive heritage displayed at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. (SPA)
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Updated 09 December 2024

Kyrgyz muftis explore Islamic heritage in Makkah

Kyrgyz muftis explore Islamic heritage in Makkah
  • Sheikh Abdulaziz Zakirov and his deputy, Sheikh Joldoshbek Abdyldaev, visited Hira Cultural District
  • Hira Cultural District is a significant heritage site and international attraction, providing insights into Islamic history and traditions for pilgrims and tourists in Makkah

MAKKAH: The mufti and deputy mufti of Kyrgyzstan expressed their admiration for the cultural and cognitive heritage displayed at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah.

Sheikh Abdulaziz Zakirov and his deputy, Sheikh Joldoshbek Abdyldaev, were on a visit to the district, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the visit, Zakirov and Abdyldaev were particularly impressed with the Revelation Exhibition.

The exhibition offers a unique exploration of the stories of the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad. A highlight is an immersive recreation of the Cave of Hira, where Prophet Muhammad is said to have received his first revelation.

It also features notable artifacts, including a photographed copy of the Qur’an once owned by the companion Uthman ibn Affan and ancient stone inscriptions with Qur’anic verses.

The muftis commended efforts in the district to foster awareness and understanding among global visitors, the SPA reported.

Located near the renowned Jabal Al-Noor, the Hira Cultural District is a significant heritage site and international attraction, providing insights into Islamic history and traditions for pilgrims and tourists in Makkah.


º£½ÇÖ±²¥ sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash

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Updated 13 November 2025

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash
  • Ankara says the soldiers were killed when a military transport flying from Azerbaijan to Turkiye crashed in Georgia
  • It was the deadliest incident involving Turkish troops since 2020, when 33 soldiers were killed in combat in Syria

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday evening sent condolences to authorities in Turkiye after a Turkish military aircraft crashed in Sighnaghi, eastern Georgia, killing 20 soldiers.

In its message, the ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government of Turkiye after the tragic incident, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Earlier, Ankara had confirmed that 20 of its soldiers died the previous day when a C-130 cargo plane serving as a military transport crashed in Georgia while flying from Azerbaijan to Turkiye. It was the deadliest incident involving the NATO member state’s troops since 2020, when 33 soldiers were killed in combat in Syria.