Unique mosque to be built in Shymkent by 2016
The mosque will be built in the new administrative and business center of Shymkent. "I congratulate the citizens on the event. We will begin the construction of the unique object. It will complement the architectural ensemble of the new part of the ancient Shymkent ", said the regional Akim Askar Myrzakhmetov. The mosque will accommodate up to 8,000 people. There will be multi-level parking, elevator and escalator. In addition, the mosque will have modern air conditioning system and ventilation. Flooring will be provided with hot-air heating system. Moreover, the mosque will be provided with the facilities for ritual ceremonies, halls for dining, conference hall, exhibition grounds, wedding palace, the center of Islamic learning, madrasas, library, dining room, fitness centers. The construction of the object is scheduled to be completed by 2016.