Taza Pir Mosque complex (Baku)

Azerbaijan / Baki / Baku / ул. Мирзы Фатали Ахундова
Construction of the mosque was started in 1905 by architect Ziver bey Ahmadbeyov under the patronage of Nabat Khanum Ashurbayova. After the death of the patron, the construction was suspended. Soon, however, it resumed with the support of her son and was completed in 1914.
Only 3 years after opening the mosque was closed in connection with the October Revolution in 1917. Over the years the mosque functioned as a cinema and a barn, and since 1943 to present day - as a mosque. Akhund of the mosque is the Grand Mufti of the Caucasus Allahshukur Pashazadeh.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taza_Pir_Mosque
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Coordinates:   40°22'18"N   49°49'43"E

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