One of the most well-known structures in the Caucasus is Muhtarov Mosque, located in the city of Vladikavkaz, which belongs to the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania in the Russian Federation. The mosque takes its name from Murtaza Muhtarov, who financed its construction.
Muhtarov Mosque was constructed by the Polish architect Jozef Ploszko, who drew inspiration from the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo. The mosque features a predominantly Gothic architectural style throughout its structure.
Mosque of Prophet Muhammad:
The most magnificent structure of Chechnya is undoubtedly the Mosque of Prophet Muhammad, located in the city of Shali. The construction of the mosque, which lasted for seven years, was opened for worship on Friday, August 23rd.
The mosque, which is significantly large, has a capacity where 30,000 people can pray inside and 70,000 in its courtyard. The structure is referred to as the "pride of Muslims."
Bibi Heybet Mosque:
The Bibi Heybet Mosque, located in the capital city of Baku, Azerbaijan, was constructed in the 13th century by Shirvanshah II Farrukhzad bin Ashitan. The architect responsible for its design was Mahmud bin Seyyid.
The mosque, known as the "Imam's legacy," was commissioned in honor of Hekime Hanım, who descended from the lineage of Seyyids. Hekime Hanım, being the sister of Imam Rıza, was once pursued by individuals with ill intentions.
Upon facing these challenges, she sought refuge in Azerbaijan and had to live under the name "Bibi Heybet" to avoid recognition. After her passing, the place where she was buried was transformed into a shrine.
Cuma Mosque:
One of the symbolic structures of Dagestan, the Cuma Mosque is located in the capital city of Makhachkala. It is also known as the Yusuf Bey Mosque.
The Cuma Mosque was constructed taking inspiration from Türkiye's Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). This mosque, beloved by Caucasus Muslims, accommodates up to seventeen thousand worshippers at once.
Ahmet Kadirov Mosque:
Ahmet Kadirov Mosque in Chechnya is located in the capital city of Grozny. Completed in 2008, it is considered one of the largest mosques in Russia.
The mosque is built in the classical Ottoman style. It features four minarets, each towering 62 meters high, making it one of the tallest minarets in southern Russia.
