Taza Pir Mosque

The Tezepir Mosque ( Azerbaijani Təzəpir məscidi ) is located in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.

History

The construction of the mosque began in 1905, the architect was Ziver bey Ahmadbeyov under the auspices of Nabat Khanum Ashurbayova. After the death of the patron of the construction was interrupted. Soon, however, he was able to continue through the support of Ashurbayovas son; Finally, the mosque was completed in 1914.

Only three years after its opening, the church had to be closed in the wake of the October Revolution in 1917. Over the years, the mosque was used as a cinema and as a barn, and finally from 1943 until now again as a mosque. Akhund of the mosque is currently the Grand Mufti of the Caucasus Allahşükür Paşazadə.

Architecture

The interior of the mosque covers an area of 1400 square meters and is decorated with ornaments Azerbaijani painting and oriental patterns. The mihrab and dome made ​​of marble, while decorative elements, the tips of the minarets and labels are made of gold. The dome is shown on the six Lā ilāha ʾ illa llāh (u ), ie the first part of the Islamic creed Shahada, consists of Qızılqaya - rock. Windows and doors of the building are made of mahogany.