Mosques in Kazan - Qolsharif Mosque, Marcani Mosque, Iske Tash Mosque, Nurulla Qolsharif Mosque, Marcani Mosque, Iske Tash Mosque, Nurulla Mosque, the Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque, Acem Mosmosque, the Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque, Acem Mosque (Paperback)

Chapters: Qolsharif Mosque, Marcani Mosque, Iske Tash Mosque, Nurulla Mosque, the Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque, Acem Mosque, Bornay Mosque, Soltan Mosque. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 24. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Qolarif mosque (pronounced, also spelled Qol Sharif, Kol Sharif, Qol Sherif via Tatar: and Kul Sharif via Russian: ) located in Kazan Kremlin was the largest mosque in Russia and, reputedly, in Europe outside Istanbul. As of 2009, reputedly, it's the second largest mosque in Europe (without Turkey) after Grozny Central Dome Mosque. Originally, the mosque was built in the Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Qolarif who served there. Qolsharif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storming of Kazan it was destroyed by Ivan The Terrible. Tatar scholars speculate as to whether some elements of Qolarif mosque can be seen in Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow (8 minarets, a central cupola, not typical for Russian architecture). Since 1996 the mosque has been rebuilt in Kazan Kremlin, although its look is decisively modern. Its inauguration on July 24, 2005 marked the beginning of celebrations dedicated to the Millennium of Kazan. Several countries contributed to the fund that was set up to build Qolsharif mosque. Namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Qolsharif is considered to be one of the most important symbols of Tatar aspiration to independence and liberty. Nowadays the mosque predominantly serves as Museum of Islam. At the same time...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=1670817