Hazrat Sultan Mosque

The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a large and important Friday mosque in the city of Astana, which is the capital of Kazakhstan. It is one of the most famous mosques in the country and is known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere. People visit this mosque for prayers, especially on Fridays, which is a special day for worship in many cultures. The mosque serves as a center for community gatherings and religious activities, bringing people together in a spirit of peace and respect.

Construction

After a suggestion 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 whose resting place is in Turkistan.

Construction of the Hazrat Sultan Mosque began in Astana in June 2009. Many workers helped build it, and the mosque opened on July 6, 2012. It became one of the special 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 sits near the Yesil river close to important places like the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the "Kazakh Eli" monument, and Independence Square. The mosque can hold up to five thousand people normally and up to ten thousand on special holidays. It covers more than 11 hectares, with a building area of 17,700 square meters. The mosque features the largest dome in Kazakhstan, standing 51 meters tall and 28.1 meters wide at its base. There are also eight smaller domes and four tall minarets, each 77 meters high. The mosque includes spaces for special ceremonies, reading the Quran, and learning groups.