In Ukraine, on the initiative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the first mosque for Muslim servicemen "As-Salam" has been opened, UNN reports with reference to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
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"On the initiative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in whose ranks many Muslim soldiers are fighting, the first military mosque As-Salam has appeared in our country," the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said.
The solemn opening, as tradition dictates, began with the reading of the Quran, a holy book for Muslims, and a collective prayer. The event was attended by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine fighters who profess Islam, as well as the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov.
Budanov thanked the soldiers who profess Islam for their courage in battles with the Russian occupiers and presented the mosque with collections of prayers and commemorations of Allah for a Muslim warrior, arranged by the Military Chaplaincy Service of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
"Friday prayers and gatherings for Muslims are planned here on a regular basis, where they will be able to learn to read the Quran and increase their spiritual faith," said Chaplain Suleiman Khairullayev.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that the new mosque has everything necessary for spiritual service to the soldiers. There is a Quran in two languages: Arabic and Ukrainian.
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Military chaplain of the UGCC, Father Rostislav Vysochan, said that as of today, there are not enough military chaplains in the Armed Forces. There are about 800 positions, but at this stage only a little more than 300 have been filled.
Candidates for the positions of military chaplains were given more time to conclude a contract - six months instead of three. The procedure for informing about the dismissal of chaplains and the transfer of copies of mandates has also been changed.