Monday, March 14, 2011

Kul Sharif Mosque Kazan Russia







Originally, the mosque was built in the Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Qolşärif who served there. Qolsharif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storming of Kazan it was destroyed by Ivan The Terrible.
Nowadays the mosque predominantly serves as Museum of Islam. At the same time during the major Muslim celebrations thousands of people gather there to pray.
The Qolsharif complex was envisioned to be an important cornerstone of Kazan architectural landscape.
Besides the main mosque building it includes the library, publishing house and Imam's office.

http://www.islamicwall.tazakhabray.com/
video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufJXHm4yLqc&feature=related

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