The mosque is located along Temirlan highway, west part of Shymkent
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The mosque is located along Tamerlan highway, west part of Shymkent. The central mosque is one of the religious attractions of Shymkent. The mosque, opened in May 2013 by the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the direct support of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, impresses with its picturesqueness and scale. The unique architectural complex, covered with a large white dome, includes an ablution hall, an imam’s house and spacious prayer halls for 8 thousand people.
Minarets are installed in each of the four corners of the mosque, calling Muslims to prayer. The appearance is also attractive to the eyes. Judging by the beauty of the noble white marble framing the mosque, we can say that this building is one of the main attractions of Shymkent. Currently, the Central Mosque is among the most visited sites of the third megalopolis of Kazakhstan. A mosque with open doors for representatives of different nationalities and religions attracts tourists, everyone can look inside and learn more about Islam.
