Мечеть Абу Бакр, Religious site in Narimanov district, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The mosque features one central dome and two minarets, following Islamic architectural principles with a capacity to accommodate 6,000 worshippers inside.
Built in 1997 through a collaboration between Azerbaijani and Kuwaiti Islamic organizations, the mosque underwent extensive reconstruction from 2021 to 2023.
The mosque provides Arabic language classes and Islamic teachings, serving as a center for religious education in the Narimanov district.
The mosque contains separate prayer areas for men and women, with an Islamic bookstore and perfume shop located adjacent to the main building.
In 2008, the mosque experienced an attack when two grenades were thrown through its windows, resulting in two casualties and eighteen injuries.
Founders: Azerbaijan
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.38580,49.85050
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:01
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