Xösäyeniä, Islamic madrasa in Orenburg, Russia
Xösäyeniä is a religious school in Orenburg that includes prayer halls, study rooms, and residence spaces arranged around a central courtyard with a fountain. The entire structure follows a careful layout that brings together religious and educational functions in one space.
The building was established in 1906 during a period of religious and educational reform in pre-revolutionary Russia. It became an important center for Islamic learning in that era.
The building serves as a gathering place where visitors encounter active religious practices and see how spaces are used for both prayer and learning. The decoration and layout reflect Islamic traditions in how rooms are organized and how people move through the interior.
Visiting is possible daily from sunrise to sunset, though access may depend on weather and time of day. Guided tours can be arranged in advance through the administration office located near the main entrance.
Inside the building is a special library collection holding more than 5,000 handwritten texts and books in Arabic, Persian, and Tatar languages. Some of these manuscripts date back to the 18th century and show the deep scholarly tradition of the place.
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