Parruca Mosque, Islamic prayer center in Shkodër, Albania

Parruca Mosque is a prayer house in central Shkodër that combines Ottoman design with modern reconstruction. The building stands out with its two vertical minarets and central dome that dominate the surrounding neighborhood.

The original structure was built in 1937, destroyed in 1967 during communist rule, and rebuilt starting in 2006. Its reopening marked the return of active religious practice after decades of suppression.

The mosque stands in the historic Parrucë neighbourhood, where the old mosque hosted every Muslim ceremony and Mevlud recitations. The 1937 building had three halls used mainly by women attending ceremonies, and its interior was painted by Italian masters, with woodwork by the Karini brothers.

Access is possible but requires appropriate dress and respect for those praying, especially during the five daily prayer times. Visiting in early morning hours or late afternoon is helpful when there is less activity and more opportunity to observe the interior.

The rebuilt mosque was consecrated on 23 March 2007, exactly 40 years after the original was demolished on 23 March 1967. The reconstruction, finished in 2006, was funded by Haxhi Sait Jakup Fishta and follows the Ottoman style of the 1937 building.