To See The «northern Mecca»: Tourist Flow From Islamic Countries To Russia In 2023 Increased

Jan. 23, 2024 - PRLog -- Today, Russia is home to more than 20 million Muslims (more than the population of many European countries), a significant part of which is associated with the Republic of Tatarstan. This is a unique region whose culture developed at the crossroads of two major civilisations: Eastern and Western. Thanks largely to Tatarstan, the tourist flow from Islamic countries to Russia grows by 15% annually.

Muslims' interest in the Republic of Tatarstan is not accidental - it is the northernmost region in the world with preserved Islamic medieval architecture, amazing natural monuments and developed Halal infrastructure for tourists.

Here on the bank of the Volga River not far from Kazan is the ancient city of Bolgar, called the «Northern Mecca».

In Veliky Bolgar you can see the neighbourhood from the Great Minaret of the medieval Cathedral Mosque, visit the Eastern and Northern Mausoleums, the preserved ruins of the Khan's Palace, the bath and tomb of the Khan's family, as well as the Small Minaret and the legendary Black Chamber - one of the most mysterious and beautiful buildings of the XIV century made of white limestone.

On the territory of the Bulgarian Museum-Reserve is the modern Museum of Islam, where the largest printed Koran in the world is kept.

Many pilgrims from all over the world come to Bolgar to visit the modern pearl of Tatarstan - the White Mosque. This huge architectural ensemble consisting of a clergy residence, a madrasah and a mosque with majestic minarets.

The objects of the Kazan Kremlin were built since the 10th century and are also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In 2023, during KazanForum, the Kazan Kremlin hosted an amazing evening light show, when historical sketches, symbols and attributes of traditional Islam inherent in the Tatar people appeared on the walls of the fortress.

In 2024, at the XV KazanForum, the business programme will also be combined with an immersion into the history of the development of world Islam.

In particular, Muslim tours are already being organised to the Republic of Tatarstan, where it is possible to stay in hotels according to Halal standards or undergo health procedures in a halal medical facility.

The XV International Economic Forum «Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum» will be held on 14-19 May 2024.  Venue: Russian Federation, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan.

Registration for KazanForum-2024 is available on the official website of the Forum: www.kazanforum.ru. We invite correspondents and media executives to take part in the Forum programme and special events for the media. We look forward to seeing you at KazanForum-2024.