Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque

The Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque is an Ottoman-style Islamic house of worship in Grozny, Russia, distinguished by white marble facing and four tall minarets flanking a central dome. Inside, the prayer hall opens onto thousands of square meters, offering space for thousands of faithful who gather for communal prayer.

The mosque was built in the early 2000s and opened in October 2008, named after the first Chechen president who initiated the project. Construction followed the destruction of the second Chechen war and marked a new beginning for the religious community in Grozny.

Inside, the bronze and gold chandeliers draw the eye upward, while calligraphy on the walls recalls the Blue Mosque's style. Turkish craftspeople worked the verses into white marble, lending the prayer hall a solemn calm.

Visiting outside prayer times is easier to plan, since the main hall is often quieter and visitors can orient themselves more easily. The adjoining summer gallery is also available during larger gatherings and extends capacity.

The over one million crystals fitted into the chandeliers come from a single production series and create a uniform play of color when light falls on them. This attention to detail is also visible in the symmetrical arrangement of the light fixtures along the main axis of the prayer hall.