Murtuza Mukhtarov Mosque
| Murtuza Mosque | |
|---|---|
| |
 The mosque in 2015 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Baku outskirts |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Location of the mosque in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°25′19″N 49°59′07″E / 40.42194°N 49.98528°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Funded by | Murtuza Mukhtarov |
| Completed | 1908 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
| Minaret height | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Materials | Stone |
The Murtuza Mukhtarov Mosque (Azerbaijani: Murtuza Muxtarov Məscidi; Arabic: مسجد مورتوزى موختاروف) is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan.
History
[edit]Construction of the mosque commenced in 1901 by residents; however, the construction was suspended due to material deficit. The residents asked Murtuza Mukhtarov for financial aid.[1][2] Mukhtarov hired several architects, including the main architect, Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov, and took over the construction costs.[citation needed] Construction lasted for eight years and was completed in 1908.[3]
The mosque was used as a weaving workshop in the Soviet Union occupation of Azerbaijan. Between 1985 and 1989, it was used as a hall for an exhibition of the works of Sattar Bahlulzade. Since 1989, the building has functioned as a mosque.[3]
Mukhtarov gave a 25 kg (55 lb) Quran with golden Arabic calligraphy to the mosque as a special gift.[3]
The mosque has two minarets that are 47 m (154 ft) tall. Each has 140 steps. The mosque also has a prayer room for women. Murtuza Mukhtarov's grave is located in the courtyard of the mosque. There is an inscription that, translated into English, reads: "Greeting to the prophets" on the right and left sides of the mosque which was engraved with Arabic letters.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Babaev, Yusif. "ИСТОРИЯ АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКОЙ НЕФТИ" (PDF) (in Russian).
- ^ "Mukhtarova Mosque". IRCICA. July 8, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "108 yaşlı Əmircan məscidi". medeniyyet.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved July 23, 2019.
External links
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