Delegation from Turkmenistan, Led by the Chief Imam of the Arkadag City Mosque, Visits the Republic of Tatarstan
On October 29–30, a delegation from Turkmenistan—led by Yalkap Khojagulyyev, Chief Imam of the "Arkadagyň ruhy metjidi" (Spiritual Mosque of Arkadag) and Rector of the higher spiritual school (madrasa) at the Arkadag city mosque—visited the Republic of Tatarstan.
During the visit, the Turkmen delegation traveled to the ancient city of Bolgar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meetings were held with the leadership of the Bolgar Islamic Academy and the White Mosque in Bolgar, focusing on the study of best practices for the education of religious students. The hosts provided a detailed overview of their mechanisms for organizing the educational process, managing academic planning, selecting core subjects, and employing methodologies for teaching religious disciplines.
The parties emphasized the importance of exchanging experience in the field of Islamic education. They also discussed the development of joint educational programs, as well as cooperation in the study, restoration, and translation of ancient Islamic manuscripts and texts.
As part of the visit, the delegation also toured the "Mukhammadiya" Madrasa in Kazan, where Yalkap Khojagulyev met with Kamil Hazrat Iskanderovich Samigullin, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan. The meeting was aimed at strengthening long-standing ties in the sphere of Islamic education. The parties outlined the framework for future academic cooperation, including the possibility of internships for instructors and mentors from the new educational institution.
The head of the Turkmen delegation expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan for the warm welcome, noting Tatarstan’s extensive experience in preserving its Muslim historical and cultural heritage.
