The construction of the mosque, dedicated to Jesus Christ, is launched in Diyarbakir

Turkey: The construction of the mosque, dedicated to Jesus Christ, is launched in Diyarbakir - Ferghana.Ru Information agency, Moscow

The construction of the mosque, dedicated to Jesus Christ, is launched in the south-east of Turkey in the city of Diyarbakir, Blagowest-info reports with the reference to Turkish mass media, noting that «thereby, Muslim community wants to make goodwill step towards the followers of other religions».

There was big Christian community in Diyarbakir in the past (mainly Armenian and Syrian Orthodox Churches). In 1915 this community was exposed to cruel persecution and nearly disappeared in the following years.