Täwbä Mosque, Çallı, Mosque in Komsomoslky Rayon, Russia.
The Täwbä Mosque is a hall-type mosque built in a modernist style from silicate brick, with facades clad in light limestone tiles and a base of polished black granite. Verses from the Quran are inscribed on the southern half of the facade. The prayer hall, covered by a traditional tent-shaped roof, holds 130 people, and a 53-metre octagonal minaret with a four-flight staircase stands at the northern end.
This mosque was established in 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, marking a turning point in the revival of Islamic life in the region. It emerged during a time when religious communities could openly resume their practices.
This mosque serves as a gathering place for the Tatar Muslim community, offering regular religious classes and educational programs. It functions as a center where people come together to practice and share their traditions.
The mosque has two separate entrances: the western one for men and the eastern one for women. The prayer hall seats 130 people, and the 53-meter minaret has a paved terrace at the top, reached by a four-flight staircase, from which a vestibule leads into the hall. In 2010, ablution rooms and toilets opened in the courtyard on the site of a former garage.
The name Täwbä means repentance or turning back, reflecting the spiritual purpose of the place. This choice of name highlights its role as a sanctuary for people from different backgrounds seeking to practice their faith.
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