Murtuza Mukhtarov Mosque

Murtuza Mosque
Azerbaijani: Murtuza Muxtarov Məscidi Arabic: مسجد مورتوزى موختاروف
The mosque in 2015
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque (1908–1928) Profane use (1928–1989) Mosque (since 1989)
Status	Active
Location
Location	Baku outskirts
Country	Azerbaijan
Location of the mosque in Azerbaijan
Geographic coordinates	40°25′19″N 49°59′07″E / 40.42194°N 49.98528°E / 40.42194; 49.98528
Architecture
Architect(s)	Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov
Type	Mosque architecture
Funded by	Murtuza Mukhtarov
Completed	1908
Specifications
Minaret(s)	Two
Minaret height	47 m (154 ft)
Materials	Stone

The Murtuza Mukhtarov Mosque (Azerbaijani: Murtuza Muxtarov Məscidi; Arabic: مسجد مورتوزى موختاروف) is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Construction of the mosque commenced in 1901 by residents; however, the construction was suspended due to material deficit. The residents asked Murtuza Mukhtarov for financial aid.^[1][2] Mukhtarov hired several architects, including the main architect, Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov, and took over the construction costs.^{[citation needed]} Construction lasted for eight years and was completed in 1908.^[3]

The mosque was used as a weaving workshop in the Soviet Union occupation of Azerbaijan. Between 1985 and 1989, it was used as a hall for an exhibition of the works of Sattar Bahlulzade. Since 1989, the building has functioned as a mosque.^[3]

Mukhtarov gave a 25 kg (55 lb) Quran with golden Arabic calligraphy to the mosque as a special gift.^[3]

The mosque has two minarets that are 47 m (154 ft) 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 that, translated into English, reads: "Greeting to the prophets" on the right and left sides of the mosque which was engraved with Arabic letters.^[3]

• Islam in Azerbaijan
• List of mosques in Azerbaijan
• List of mosques in Baku

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