Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Mosque in Tashkent
The Minor Mosque is a modern Friday mosque in Tashkent on the bank of the Ankhor canal, named after the Minor neighbourhood around it; the word means minaret. Construction began in summer 2013 under a decree by President Islam Karimov, and it opened on 1 October 2014, on the eve of Eid al-Adha, becoming one of the capital's largest and most beautiful mosques. Built in gleaming white marble, it follows the traditional Uzbek-Persian style blended with Islamic architecture that was used for centuries in Central Asian mosques, madrasas and religious complexes, above all in the Timurid era. It has two slender minarets, a sky-blue dome and a wide front iwan on columns. Inside, the prayer hall is decorated with gilded and painted ornament, Quranic calligraphy and large chandeliers. A broad courtyard and gardens along the canal surround it, and the white mosque looks its best at sunset and at night when it is lit, drawing both worshippers and visitors who come to admire its architecture.
It is open and free according to Wikivoyage; dress modestly, women cover their hair, shoes off, and visit outside prayer times, especially on Fridays. Allow thirty minutes. Late afternoon and after dark are best for photos. It is north of the centre, so a taxi is easiest.
Hours and prices change — check before you go. Source: ar.wikipedia.org
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