Arab Cultural Center in Odessa (Ukraine)
It is known that Odessa is a
city of cultural plexus, where a set of representatives of national minorities.
One of the largest Diasporas in South Palmyra is the Arab diaspora that is
directly connected with the history of the city.
The fact is that once was
located on the territory of Odessa Tatar settlement Hadzhibey. Since then,
until the arrival of Soviet power in Ukraine Tatar community practice their
religion freely and peacefully coexist with local Catholics and Orthodox
believers. When the policy of USSR was aimed at the destruction of the Muslim
community, the pilgrims had to spend the Friday prayer in secret.
In 1992, after the
independence of Ukraine, the Muslim community not only won the right to freedom
of religion, but was officially registered.
Ten years later, the
businessman and philanthropist Adnan Kevan decided to open in Odessa Arabic
cultural center. For the construction of this luxurious space, which today is a
popular attraction in Odessa, needed a relatively short period of time - only 2
years.
The author of the
architectural project in the Moorish style was Dmitri Povstanyuk. Is this
architectural landmark on the street Str. Rishelyevskaya 49? Tourists wishing
to visit this attraction, accommodation can choose cheap apartments in Odessa.
Arabic Cultural Center is a
place where people can discover Arab culture and, in other words, look at the
mysterious eastern world. As exhibits are presented in the center of various
cultural sights, and in a special library tourists have the opportunity to meet
with the masterpieces of Arabic literature. Moreover, it also provides courses
in Arabic.
For tourists Arab Cultural
Center is open every day.
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