Since June 1, 2006 the repair works have also started in Bibi Eibat, Cuma and Ajdarbey mosques. According to unofficial sources, the presidential fund has allocated 30 million AZN for all these works.
After reconstruction Taza Pir mosque has school, Baku Islamic University, hotels, conference hall and six halls for funeral ceremonies.
Unofficial sources said president has banned construction of high-rise buildings at the distance of 150 metres around the mosque.
Library is on the first floor of the four-storey complex and the offices of the Caucasian Muslim Religious Department are located on all remaining floors. The grave of Nabat khanum Ashurbeyli, who financed the mosque construction in the beginning of last century and asked to bury her in the mosque yard, is in front of the entrance.
Taza Pir was built from 1905 to 1913 by architect Ziverbek Ahmadbekov, designer of many buildings in Baku and other cities of the country
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On Sunday, 8 September the weather in Baku and Apsheron peninsula will be predominantly without precipitation, moderate north-east wind will blow. Air temperature will be +18+23 at night and +27+31 during the day, the National Hydro-meteorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology reports.
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Five days have passed since the snap parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan. Although the Central Election Commission (CEC) has not yet finalized the protocols, the leading candidates from all 125 constituencies have been announced. What can be expected from them?
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On September 7th, changeable weather without precipitation is expected in Baku; moderate northwest wind. Daytime temperatures will range from +25 to +29 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be 60-70% at night and 40-45% during the day.
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On 4 September, Bakcell, the country's fastest mobile operator, together with Baku City Circuit Operations Company, organised a breakfast for journalists. At the meeting, representatives of Bakcell and Baku City Circuit Operations Company spoke in detail about the importance of holding motor racing competitions in Azerbaijan and answered journalists' questions.
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