Great Mosque of Tirana, Mosque in Tirana, Albania.
The Great Mosque of Tirana features four tall minarets and Ottoman architectural design elements, capable of accommodating approximately 5,000 worshippers in its spacious prayer hall.
Construction began after Albania's communist era ended, with the mosque officially opening in 2022 as part of religious revival efforts following decades of state-imposed atheism.
The mosque serves as a symbol of religious freedom and Islamic heritage revival in Albania, while also sparking debates about Turkish influence and national identity.
Located near Skanderbeg Square and the Albanian parliament, the mosque is accessible to visitors and offers daily prayer services with facilities for ablution and separate women's prayer areas.
Funded by Turkey at an estimated cost of €30 million, the mosque's construction and design have made it a focal point of geopolitical discussions about foreign influence in the Balkans.
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