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Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a large mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan, named in honor of the Sufi poet and teacher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, who is widely known as Hazrat Sultan. The building uses monumental domes, minarets, white exterior surfaces, and decorative forms drawn from Islamic and Central Asian architectural traditions. It functions as a place of congregational worship and as a nationally significant religious landmark in Kazakhstan's capital.
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Where is Hazrat Sultan Mosque?
Hazrat Sultan Mosque is in Astana, Kazakhstan, and it opened in 2012. It is one of the capital's major religious and architectural landmarks.
Who is Hazrat Sultan Mosque named after?
The name honors Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the influential Sufi poet and teacher also known as Hazrat Sultan. Yasawi is associated with Turkestan and the mausoleum built there in his memory.
How large is Hazrat Sultan Mosque?
The mosque has a central dome about 51 meters high and four minarets about 77 meters high. Its prayer spaces can accommodate roughly 10,000 people.
What is inside the Hazrat Sultan Mosque complex?
In addition to the main prayer hall, the complex includes educational rooms, classrooms, a library, and facilities for community events. Traditional Kazakh patterns appear alongside Islamic decorative forms throughout the building.
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