White Mosque, Mosque in Bolgar, Russia
The White Mosque is a mosque in Bolgar featuring three domes and two minarets built from white marble. The complex includes an outdoor prayer area, clergy residence, and a religious school on the grounds.
The mosque opened in 2012 to commemorate 1,150 years of Islam in Tatarstan. It stands near Bolgar, the ancient capital of Volga Bulgaria founded in the 9th century.
The building was designed to honor traditional Islamic architecture with its marble construction and classical proportions. The prayer hall displays arabesques and tulip patterns that connect Islamic artistic heritage with contemporary craftsmanship.
Visitors can easily access the grounds and explore the prayer spaces arranged throughout the site. The layout is clear and walkable, with defined paths connecting the buildings and the central courtyard.
Inside the mosque is a monumental copy of the Quran gifted during the opening ceremony. This oversized scripture is housed in the prayer hall as a remarkable display of devotion and craftsmanship.
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