Mufti-Jami Mosque

The Mufti-Jami Mosque, (Ukrainian: Муфті Джамі, Crimean Tatar: Müfti Cami) is located in Feodosiya, Disputed between Russia and Ukraine[1].

Mufti-Jami Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RiteSunni
StatusActive
Location
LocationFeodosiya
StateDisputed between Russia and Ukraine[1]
Territory Republic of Crimea (de facto)
Geographic coordinates45°01′19″N 35°23′30″E
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleOttoman architecture
Completed1637
Specifications
Direction of façadeNorth
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
MaterialsBrick, Limestone

History

Construction began on the mosque in 1623 and was completed in 1637. The mosque was built in the tradition of Ottoman architecture. After Crimea was joined to the Russian Empire the mosque became an Armenian Catholic Church. In 1975 efforts were made to restore the building to its original appearance. Ownership was returned to the Muslim community and in 1998 regular services began.

Photos
  • Mufti Jami Mosque when it was a Christian temple, photo 1897
  • Facade
  • Minaret

See also

References
  1. This place is located on the Crimean peninsula, most of which is the subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine. According to the political division of Russia, there are federal subjects of the Russian Federation (the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol) located on the peninsula. According to the administrative-territorial division of Ukraine, there are the Ukrainian divisions (the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city with special status of Sevastopol) located on the peninsula.


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