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Video: Sights of the Kazakh steppe. Almaty Mosque - the central part of the Islamic culture of Asia
2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11
Almaty is a unique city with a long history. It is located in a picturesque place in the heart of the Eurasian continent. Among the sights of the city are the famous Medeo skating rink, Mount Koktyube, a unique monument to the famous "Beatlam", Chimbulak resort. And, of course, they include the Almaty Central Mosque, the spiritual center of all Muslims in Central Asia.
Establishment
The population of the Republic of Kazakhstan is 80% of faithful Muslims, so the issue of building religious buildings for them has always been one of the main ones. Thus, there are more than 30 mosques in the southern capital of the country. However, the issue of creating the main center of the Muslim clergy was acute. At the end of the 20th century, the head of state decided to create a unique religious shrine. In the place where the Central Mosque of Almaty is now located, another building was previously raised. However, it could not simultaneously serve a large number of devout Muslims. Almaty Central Mosque was built in 1993.
Kazakhstan's famous architects were invited for its construction. Completion of constructiona unique structure came at the end of 1999.
Features
- The Central Almaty Mosque is the largest Muslim building in Central Asia. It can accommodate more than 7,000 believers at the same time.
- The construction process was personally supervised by the leader of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. A. Nazarbayev.
- The facade of the building has a marble finish. It is also decorated with oriental patterns lined with precious stones.
- The main dome of the mosque is sky blue. Its diameter exceeds 20 m. It is noteworthy that in 2000 it was painted with passages from the Koran by invited artists from Turkey.
Pride of the Kazakh steppe
The unique and inimitable Almaty Central Mosque is the core of the entire Islamic culture of Central Asia. The state of the building is constantly monitored by technical specialists. Yes, the building is being refurbished from time to time. Therefore, we can safely say that the mosque is one of the most modern buildings of sovereign Kazakhstan. The building has hot water and central heating. Installed air conditioning system. Minor repairs are carried out annually on the facade and domes of the mosque.
In 2006, her image was immortalized on silver coins. The nominal value was 100 rubles (500 tenge). Today it is much higher.
The Central Mosque of Almaty is a unique monument of religious architecture of the late 20th century. Its doors are open not only for Muslims, but also for everyone interested in Islamicculture. The main Almaty mosque is the real heritage of the Kazakh people.
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