New Koran published with Azeri leader’s support (UPDATED)
BAKU - A one-of-the-kind Koran, the Muslim holy book, has been published at the initiative of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
The "Qurani-Karim" was presented at the State Committee on Religious Organizations on Monday. The leather-bound book, published in Turkey, is decorated with Swarovski precious stones and its pages were made using calligraphic patterns. The book comes in a golden-color cover ornamented with handicrafts, which says "A gift of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev".
Hidayat Orujov, chairman of the State Committee, said the book would be presented on behalf of the Azerbaijani president to intellectuals and believers in the country.
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