The Imam Ali Mosque (; ) is a
mosque
A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.
Originally, mosques were si ...
located in the city of
Sheki,
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a Boundaries between the continents, transcontinental and landlocked country at the boundary of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by ...
.
Overview
The mosque was built in Sheki, in the Ganjali quarter. The exact date of the mosque's construction is unknown. The total area of the mosque is . The mosque has a quadrangular shape and consists of two floors. There are auxiliary rooms on the ground floor. On the second floor, there is a prayer hall with an area of .
The mosque was built from burnt bricks. The walls are thick. The Imam Ali Mosque has retained its original appearance. However, after the Soviet occupation in Azerbaijan, during the years of repression, the minaret of the Imam Ali Mosque was destroyed and the mosque ceased to function. In 1997 the
minaret
A minaret is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets are generally used to project the Muslim call to prayer (''adhan'') from a muezzin, but they also served as landmarks and symbols of Islam's presence. They can h ...
and the altar were rebuilt. The height of the current minaret is and, like the mosque itself, it is made of burnt bricks.
Gallery
Imam Ali masjidi, Sheki, darvaza.JPG,
Imam Ali masjidi, Sheki, 4.JPG
Imam Ali masjidi, Sheki, 1.JPG
See also
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Islam in Azerbaijan
Islam is the majority religion in Azerbaijan, but the country is considered to be the most secular in the Muslim world. Various reports have estimated 97.3% (CIA, 2020) or 99.2% (Pew Research Center, 2006) of the population identifying as M ...
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List of mosques in Azerbaijan
This is a list of mosques in Azerbaijan.
See also
* List of mosques in Asia
* List of mosques in Baku
References
External links
{{List of mosques
Mosques in Azerbaijan,
Lists of mosques by country, Azerbaijan
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References
External links
* Barnard, Doug (2022).
{{Mosques in Azerbaijan
18th-century mosques in Azerbaijan
Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan
Mosque buildings with minarets in Azerbaijan
Mosques in Shaki
Mosques completed in the 1770s
Monuments and memorials in Azerbaijan
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1775