Muslim Cemetery, Islamic cemetery in Ufa, Russia

The Muslim Cemetery lies on the elevated bank of the Belaya River between Altayskaya and Malaya Akhtyrskaya streets, covering 5,816 sazhens on clayey, partly stony ground with slopes running southwest to northeast. A shallow ditch encircles the site, and the Gufran Mosque stands within its grounds.

The cemetery was first documented in 1852, when Ufa allocated land for cemeteries; residents recalled it existing since the 1830s. In 1892–1897 a commission planned to move it beyond the city limits, but it was left in place because of its age. In 2012 it received historical-memorial status.

The cemetery is known locally as the Tatar Cemetery, and the Bashkir name is Öfö mosolman zıyaratı. The Gufran Mosque stands on the grounds, serving mourners and the surrounding area. Among the graves are those of composer Zahir Ismagilov (1917–2003), poet Rami Garipov (1932–1977) and People's Poet of Bashkortostan Mostai Karim (1919–2005).

Plan your visit during daylight hours and follow the cemetery protocols, including wearing clothing that covers shoulders and knees out of respect. Be mindful that this is a sacred space where visitors should move quietly and avoid disturbing others.

The cemetery was long a protected natural monument: its river-facing slope hosted over 30 species typical of rocky steppe, including the Ural endemic Siberian milkwort and the rare grey teresken shrub. Many of these plants have since been lost despite the protection status.