"Mosque construction will be carried according to the relevant procedure, with urban development plans and design documentation. Apart from that, there will have to be public hearings," Sobyanin said in an interview with the Ekho Moskvy radio station.
There are few mosques in the city, he said.
"Religious buildings are a very complicated issue. We are trying to pay more attention to it. Of course, we must take into account residents' opinion, however, I agree: mosques are scarce," Sobyanin added.
Asked when another mosque will be built in Moscow, Sobyanin said: "I cannot say for sure."
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