Mashkhur Jusup Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
The Mashkhur Jusup Mosque is an Islamic house of worship in Pavlodar with a distinctive octagonal base and a soaring blue dome. The building contains separate prayer halls for men and women on two floors, along with spaces for education and study.
The mosque was built in 2001 and named after the Kazakh poet and historian Mashkhur Jusup, who lived from 1858 to 1931. The choice of name honors an important figure in Kazakh intellectual history.
The mosque blends Islamic architecture with elements from Kazakh nomadic traditions. Its dome design draws from the shanyrak, the circular roof opening found in traditional yurts.
The building is straightforward to navigate, with prayer areas and learning spaces clearly organized and separated. Visitors should know that removing shoes and wearing respectful clothing are expected, especially in the prayer halls.
Hanging beneath the large blue dome is a remarkable chandelier called Zumrad, which holds hundreds of lamps. This striking fixture was made in Tashkent and serves as a focal point of the interior space.
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