Bulgar Mosque, Islamic prayer center in Cheboksary, Russia.
The white brick structure of Bulgar Mosque features a 35-meter minaret and separate prayer halls on different floors for men and women.
The mosque opened in September 2005 under the leadership of Russian Grand Mufti Talgat Tadzhuddin, marking a new chapter for Islam in Chuvashia.
The mosque takes its name from Bolghar, the medieval capital of Volga-Bulgars, connecting modern Muslim worshippers to their regional heritage.
Located at coordinates 56.1119°N and 47.2442°E, the mosque provides prayer spaces, educational programs, and guided tours for visitors throughout the year.
The mosque houses an extraordinary 800-kilogram Quran, which requires sixteen people to move and contains decorative gemstone embellishments.
GPS coordinates: 56.11200,47.24430
Latest update: May 30, 2025 20:14
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