Hazret Omar Mosque

Hazret Omar Mosque or Hazret Omar metjidi is a mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.[1] The mosque accommodates up to 3,000 worshipers at a time[2] and is located on Parahat-7 microdistrict[3].

Hazret Omar Mosque
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusConstruction Completed
StatusActive
Location
LocationParahat-7 microdistrict, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Architecture
Architect(s)Aga gurluşyk
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic architecture
Completed2018
Specifications
Capacity3,000
Minaret(s)4
Minaret height63
MaterialsWhite Marble and granite

History

The mosque was built in accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov by order of the religious organization Hoja Ahmet Ýasawy by the construction company Aga Gurluşyk.

The opening ceremony of the mosque was held on September 26, 2018[4].

Architecture

The total area of the mosque is 13,000 m2 (140,000 sq ft). The height of the central dome from the base of the mosque is 40 m (130 ft), small domes 23 m (75 ft). Four minarets in the corners of the building rise 63 m (207 ft) from the foundation.

Marble, granite, valuable wood species were used in the decoration of interior. Embossed epigraphy containing Surahs of the Qur'an occupies a separate place in the decoration of the mosque. They also adorn its white marble facades.

The prayer hall is designed for the simultaneous participation in the prayer of 3000 people. The upper tier is for women.

On the territory of the mosque there is a special building for holding sadaqah, ritual ceremonies and parking.

References
  1. В Ашхабаде торжественно открыта новая мечеть
  2. Президент Туркменистана принял участие в открытии мечети в Лебапском велаяте
  3. В Ашхабаде в преддверии Дня независимости открыли новую мечеть
  4. В жилом массиве Ашхабада открылась крупная мечеть

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