The Hazrat Sultan Mosque
The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a friday mosque in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia. Construction of the mosque “Hazret Sultan” started in Astana in June 2009. In different periods from 1000 to 1500 workers have been involved in the construction of the mosque. Hazret Sultan Mosque was opened on July 6, 2012. The building was constructed in classical Islamic style with traditional Kazakh ornaments.
It can accommodate five thousand worshipers, and on holidays – up to 10 thousand people. The area of the mosque across more than 11 hectares and construction area of 17,700 square meters. Hazret Sultan has the largest dome in Kazakhstan with the height of 51 meters. The mosque also has eight small domes. 4 minarets with the height of 77 meters are located in the corners of the mosque.
- The Hazrat Sultan Mosque
- Location: Nur-Sultan
- Country: Kazakhstan
- Area: 17,000 square meters
