Nizhnekamsk Central Mosque
History
Description
Located in the predominantly Muslim region of Bashkortastan, the mosque is a two-storey structure that is square in plan and flanked by four 56 m minarets. The programme includes a service hall for 500 women, a conference room, classrooms, a library, and a main prayer hall for 1,200 worshippers. The mosque is built using a steel frame with brick infill.
References
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Details
Location
Nizhnekamsk,Russia
Worshippers
1200
Year of Build
1996
Drawings
Map
History
Description
Located in the predominantly Muslim region of Bashkortastan, the mosque is a two-storey structure that is square in plan and flanked by four 56 m minarets. The programme includes a service hall for 500 women, a conference room, classrooms, a library, and a main prayer hall for 1,200 worshippers. The mosque is built using a steel frame with brick infill.