🕌 Hazret Sultan Mosque
Kazakhstan
About This Sacred Site
The Hazret Sultan Mosque in Astana is the largest mosque in Central Asia, capable of accommodating 10,000 worshippers. Completed in 2012, the gleaming white marble structure is named after Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the revered Sufi saint of Central Asia. The mosque features a 51-meter-high central dome and minarets reaching 77 meters, blending traditional Islamic architectural elements with modern design. It represents Kazakhstan's Islamic heritage while reflecting the country's modern identity as a bridge between East and West.
Key Facts
- •Largest mosque in Central Asia, accommodating 10,000 worshippers
- •Completed in 2012 in the capital city of Astana
- •Named after the revered Sufi saint Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- •The central dome is 51 meters high
- •Covers an area of 17,700 square meters
Location
Coordinates: 51.1244, 71.4031
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