Murtuza Mukhtarov Mosque

The Murtuza Mukhtarov mosque (Azerbaijani: Murtuza Muxtarov məscidi) is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Murtuza mosque
Murtuza Muxtarov məscidi
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
CountryAzerbaijan
Geographic coordinates40°25'19.2"N 49°59'07.2"E
Architecture
Architect(s)Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov
CreatorMurtuza Mukhtarov

History

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Construction of the mosque was initiated in 1901 by local residents. Due to material deficit, construction was suspended. The residents asked Murtuza Mukhtarov for financial aid.[1]

Mukhtarov hired several architects (including the main architect Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov) and took over the construction costs.[citation needed]

Construction lasted for 8 years and was completed in 1908.[2]

The mosque was used as a weaving workshop in the Soviet Union. Between 1985 and 1989, it was used as a hall for an exhibition of works of Sattar Bahlulzade. Since 1989, the building has functioned as a mosque.[2]

Mukhtarov gave a Quran with golden Arabic calligraphy to the mosque as a special gift. It weighs 25 kilograms.[2]

The mosque has two minarets that are 47 meters 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 reading: "Greeting to the prophets" on the right and left sides of the mosque which was engraved with Arabic letters.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Babaev, Yusif. "ИСТОРИЯ АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКОЙ НЕФТИ" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c d "108 yaşlı Əmircan məscidi". medeniyyet.az. Retrieved 2019-07-23.