Baku / 11.01.17 / Turan: 2,250 mosques operate in Azerbaijan, and 136 of them are located in Baku. This was reported by the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations.
In addition, there are 14 churches and 7 synagogues in the country.
There are also 748 sanctuaries and places of worship registered in the country, including 25 in the Baku-Absheron region.
After the start of re-registration of religious communities (01.09.2009), 793 structures passed state registration, including 765 Islamic and 28 non-Islamic communities.
Among the latter, 17 are Christian, 8 are Judaic, 1 is Krishna, and 2 are Baha'i.
In 2017 the process of registration of religious educational institutions began. Ten of them received state registration and are now called not madrasah, but colleges. -05D06-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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