Yerevan:The Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO) has issued a strong condemnation against an event held at the historic Blue Mosque in Yerevan, describing it as incompatible with Muslim religious practices. The CMO expressed the collective will of Azerbaijani Muslims in denouncing the event, which they view as vandalism.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the CMO's statement emphasized that the incident reflects a distorted attitude toward Azerbaijan's religious and spiritual heritage. It is seen as a continuation of what they describe as vandalism by Armenians against Azerbaijani historical sites. They cited previous incidents, including the destruction of mosques in Shusha and the misuse of religious sites, as part of a broader pattern of disrespect.

The statement further criticized the naming of a hall in the Blue Mosque after an Armenian poet and plans to install a bust of the poet in the mosque. The CMO regards these actions as blasphemous and part of an effort to falsify the mosque's history. They assert that the mosque, built in the 18th century by Huseynali Khan, should be recognized as a masterpiece of Azerbaijani architecture.

The CMO called on the Armenian government to prevent such incidents, arguing that they undermine the peace process following Armenia's capitulation in the 44-day Patriotic War. They believe such actions serve the interests of those seeking revenge rather than promoting peace negotiations.