The Islom-ota Mosque in Tashkent - in Memory of Islam Karimov
The Islom-ota Mosque in Tashkent, dedicated to the memory of Islam Karimov, the first President of independent Uzbekistan, is a beautiful place with ancient history, located away from the city center. This monumental religious structure appeared on this land in 1897. It was previously called "Jurabek" - in honor of the general who was a local native and belonged to the lineage of Amir Timur. He initiated the construction of the religious complex and, according to tradition, was buried on the adjacent territory years later.
As time passed, a neighborhood and cemetery named after the mosque emerged around the structure, where the remains of the founder were moved during the era of independence.
The Jurabek Mosque sustained severe fire damage on April 26, 2015, due to a short circuit in faulty wiring.
The decision was made not to restore the ruins left in the ashes but to build a new, safe Muslim prayer house, created according to a unique project - but with unwavering adherence to sacred canons. To achieve this, the complex area was expanded to 5400 square meters to accommodate more worshippers.
After the President's death on September 2, 2016, a solemn opening ceremony of the mosque, built by his youngest daughter, took place in October. The prayer house aims to preserve the father's memory through spiritually uplifting architecture, notable for its facade and interior.
The large building's framework is cross-shaped, crowned with a tall blue dome covering the airy, light-filled prayer hall, measuring 26 meters in length.
Four small towers frame the space on the sides. Adjacent to the complex is a slender minaret, designed in a Turkish style, visible for kilometers due to its height of 21 meters. The length of the structure is 72.7 meters. The decor is not limited to the confines of one style but embraces eclecticism, with organically integrated elements of Uzbek architecture and its contemporary reinterpretation. Traditional materials like marble, limestone, and ceramic tiles were selected.
The complex includes a library housing valuable manuscripts and rare copies of spiritual literature.
Address: Fergana Yuli Street, landmark: "Risoviy Bazaar."