This year, the cultural program of the XV International Economic Forum “Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum” included the solemn event “Izge Bolgar Khyeny”, dedicated to the 1102nd anniversary of the adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria. Representatives of the Spiritual Administrations and Assemblies of Russia and Tatarstan took part in the ceremony. The heads of religious organizations congratulated Muslims on this significant date in the history of Islam in the Volga region.