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The ''' Kebir-Jami Mosque''' is located in [[Simferopol]], {{In Crimea}}. Kebir-Jami mosque is a prominent architectural monument in Simferopol and the oldest building in the city.<ref>{{cite web | title = Muslim Mosques of Crimea | publisher = Russian Emirates | url = http://www.dxb.ru/project/pr/detail.php?ID=972| accessdate = 2011-02-19 }}</ref>
The ''' Kebir-Jami Mosque''' is located in [[Simferopol]], {{In Crimea}}. Kebir-Jami mosque is a prominent architectural monument in Simferopol and the oldest building in the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Muslim Mosques of Crimea |publisher=Russian Emirates |url=http://www.dxb.ru/project/pr/detail.php?ID=972|accessdate=2011-02-19 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 1508, or 914 [[Islamic calendar|Hijri]] by the Muslim calendar, Kebir-Jami mosque was dedicated. Writing at the entrance of the mosque in Arabic language states: “This mosque was built for the Glory of the Mightiness of the Khan [[Meñli I Giray]], may Allah forgive all sins of himself and his children in the month of [[Muharram]] in the year of nine hundred and fourteen”.<ref>{{cite web | title = Muslim Mosques of Crimea | publisher = Russian Emirates | url = http://www.dxb.ru/project/pr/detail.php?ID=972| accessdate = 2011-02-19 }}</ref> It is believed that the white walls of the mosque gave name to the medieval city of [[Simferopol|Aqmescit]] (White Mosque). Through the years the mosque has undergone reconstruction many times.
In 1508, or 914 [[Islamic calendar|Hijri]] by the Muslim calendar, Kebir-Jami mosque was dedicated. Writing at the entrance of the mosque in Arabic language states: “This mosque was built for the Glory of the Mightiness of the Khan [[Meñli I Giray]], may Allah forgive all sins of himself and his children in the month of [[Muharram]] in the year of nine hundred and fourteen”.<ref>{{cite web|title=Muslim Mosques of Crimea |publisher=Russian Emirates |url=http://www.dxb.ru/project/pr/detail.php?ID=972|accessdate=2011-02-19 }}</ref> It is believed that the white walls of the mosque gave name to the medieval city of [[Simferopol|Aqmescit]] (White Mosque). Through the years the mosque has undergone reconstruction many times.


After [[World War II]] Kebir-Jami was left in a state of neglect. For several years the mosque was used as a book-cover workshop. After the return of the Crimean Tatars from [[deportation]] a revival of the old mosque began: in 1989 the mosque was given back to the Muslim community. Reconstruction began in late October 1991.<ref>{{cite web | title = White Mosque on the Night of Decree| publisher = Religious Information Service of Ukraine | url = http://old.risu.org.ua/eng/kaleidoscope/article;18893/| accessdate = 2011-02-19 }}</ref>
After [[World War II]] Kebir-Jami was left in a state of neglect. For several years the mosque was used as a book-cover workshop. After the return of the Crimean Tatars from [[deportation]] a revival of the old mosque began: in 1989 the mosque was given back to the Muslim community. Reconstruction began in late October 1991.<ref>{{cite web|title=White Mosque on the Night of Decree|publisher=Religious Information Service of Ukraine |url=http://old.risu.org.ua/eng/kaleidoscope/article;18893/ accessdate=2011-02-19 }}</ref>


Today, Kebir-Jami is the main [[Friday mosque]] of Crimea, it is the residence of the [[Mufti]] and the location of the [[Spiritual Direction of the Muslims of Crimea]]. The grounds also included a [[madrasah]] (educational institution) and the [[Crimean Tatars|Crimean Tatar]] library.<ref>{{cite web | title = White Mosque on the Night of Decree| publisher = Religious Information Service of Ukraine | url = http://old.risu.org.ua/eng/kaleidoscope/article;18893/| accessdate = 2011-02-19 }}</ref>
Today, Kebir-Jami is the main [[Friday mosque]] of Crimea, it is the residence of the [[Mufti]] and the location of the [[Spiritual Direction of the Muslims of Crimea]]. The grounds also included a [[madrasah]] (educational institution) and the [[Crimean Tatars|Crimean Tatar]] library.<ref>{{cite web|title=White Mosque on the Night of Decree|publisher=Religious Information Service of Ukraine |url=http://old.risu.org.ua/eng/kaleidoscope/article;18893/ accessdate=2011-02-19 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Kebir-Jami Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RiteSunni
StatusActive
Location
LocationSimferopol
StateTemplate:In Crimea
Territory Crimea
Geographic coordinates44°56′56″N 34°06′25″E / 44.94889°N 34.10694°E / 44.94889; 34.10694
Architecture
Architect(s)Original 1508 architect: Abdurakhman-bek-Ali
1991 architects: A. Abdurakhmanov and S. Khalilov
TypeMosque
StyleTurkish worship
Completed1508
Specifications
Capacity200
Length18 meters
Width14 meters
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1

The Kebir-Jami Mosque is located in Simferopol, Template:In Crimea. Kebir-Jami mosque is a prominent architectural monument in Simferopol and the oldest building in the city.[1]

History

In 1508, or 914 Hijri by the Muslim calendar, Kebir-Jami mosque was dedicated. Writing at the entrance of the mosque in Arabic language states: “This mosque was built for the Glory of the Mightiness of the Khan Meñli I Giray, may Allah forgive all sins of himself and his children in the month of Muharram in the year of nine hundred and fourteen”.[2] It is believed that the white walls of the mosque gave name to the medieval city of Aqmescit (White Mosque). Through the years the mosque has undergone reconstruction many times.

After World War II Kebir-Jami was left in a state of neglect. For several years the mosque was used as a book-cover workshop. After the return of the Crimean Tatars from deportation a revival of the old mosque began: in 1989 the mosque was given back to the Muslim community. Reconstruction began in late October 1991.[3]

Today, Kebir-Jami is the main Friday mosque of Crimea, it is the residence of the Mufti and the location of the Spiritual Direction of the Muslims of Crimea. The grounds also included a madrasah (educational institution) and the Crimean Tatar library.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Muslim Mosques of Crimea". Russian Emirates. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2011-02-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Muslim Mosques of Crimea". Russian Emirates. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2011-02-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "White Mosque on the Night of Decree". Religious Information Service of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2011-02-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "White Mosque on the Night of Decree". Religious Information Service of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2011-02-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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