Baku mosque, Islamic place of worship in Astrakhan, Russia.
The Baku mosque is a rectangular building with traditional Islamic architectural features and stands on Bakinskaya Street. The structure displays classical elements of Muslim architecture in its overall form and decorative details.
Construction began in 1907 on land provided by a generous donor and was completed in 1909. The building was created to serve the growing Muslim community in the city with a place for prayer.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for worshippers and shows how the city is home to different religious communities. Visitors can observe how Muslim life and architecture are integrated into this space.
Access is via Bakinskaya Street, and the building is easy to identify from the outside. Visitors should keep in mind it is a place of prayer, so appropriate clothing and respectful behavior are important.
During the Soviet period, the building underwent major changes, including removal of its minaret and failed attempts to convert it into a sports facility. These modifications left traces that visitors can still see in the structure today.
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