Hazrat Sultan Mosque

The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a large and important mosque in the city of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It is one of the most famous mosques in the country and is known for its beautiful design and calm atmosphere. People visit this mosque for prayers, especially on Fridays, a special day for worship in many cultures. The mosque is a place where people come together for community events and religious activities, sharing a spirit of peace and respect.

Construction

After an idea from the president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, a mosque named "Hazrat Sultan" was built. "Hazrat Sultan" is a title for Sufi sheikh Khoja Ahmed Yasavi, who wrote "Divan-e Hikmat" and is buried in Turkistan.

Building the Hazrat Sultan Mosque started in Astana in June 2009. Many workers helped, and the mosque opened on July 6, 2012. It became one of the important buildings in the capital city.

Overview

The Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan, was built in a classic Islamic style with beautiful traditional Kazakh ornaments. It is near the Yesil river and close to important places like the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the "Kazakh Eli" monument, and Independence Square. The mosque can hold many people, up to five thousand usually and up to ten thousand on special holidays. It covers a large area of more than 11 hectares, with a building size of 17,700 square meters. The mosque has the largest dome in Kazakhstan, which is 51 meters tall and 28.1 meters wide at the base. There are also eight smaller domes and four tall minarets, each 77 meters high. The mosque has spaces for special ceremonies, reading the Quran, and learning groups.