On June 1, a delegation of clergy from Turkiye’s Kars and Iğdır provinces and from various Azerbaijani-populated regions of Georgia visited the Bibiheybat Mosque.

According to the State Committee on Work with Religious Organizations, the visitors were briefed on the mosque’s history. They learned that this religious architectural monument—once repressed under Soviet rule—was returned to worshippers following President Heydar Aliyev’s landmark efforts to preserve national and spiritual values. Under President Ilham Aliyev’s orders, the mosque’s grounds were expanded and a magnificent complex was constructed. It was also noted that First Vice-President and Heydar Aliyev Foundation President Mehriban Aliyeva takes a special interest in the mosque’s upkeep.

The clergy then toured the “Shahidler” Mosque, which was built by Turkiye’s Diyanet Foundation as a symbol of friendship between the two countries and in memory of those who fell during the January 20, 1990 events and the Karabakh War. It was emphasized that this mosque has become one of Baku’s most significant religious and historical landmarks, frequently visited by both locals and tourists.

Finally, the delegation visited the Heydar Mosque, named in honor of national leader Heydar Aliyev. They were informed that construction began in September 2012 by presidential decree and that the mosque officially opened on December 26, 2014. The clergy were told that the mosque can accommodate nearly 7,000 worshippers at once. They also learned about the “Unity Prayer” held there—a practice that has now become an established tradition.