Pri-dasgir mosque

27.05.2024.

 Hello everyone 👋👋👋.Today we go to the Piri Dastgir Mosque and we learn a lot of information about this place. This mosque build in the 11 century for famous people.

       

      Piri Dastgir Mosque

History:

• Built in the 16th century by Abdullah Khan II, the ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara

• Named after the Sufi saint Syed Miran Sayyid Ali, also known as "Piri Dastgir" ("Helper of the Helpless")

• Served as a mosque and a madrasah (Islamic school)

• Renovated and expanded over the centuries

Architectural Features:

• Prayer Hall: Rectangular in shape, with a central aisle supported by massive pillars

• Arches: Pointed arches and ribbed vaults create a sense of height and grandeur

• Qibla Wall: The qibla wall, facing Mecca, features a mihrab (prayer niche) flanked by two minarets

• Minarets: Two tall, fluted minarets rise from either side of the qibla wall

• Courtyard: A large courtyard surrounds the mosque, providing space for ablutions and gatherings

• Madrasah: The madrasah is located on the east side of the mosque, with classrooms and student dormitories

Significance:

• One of the most important mosques in Bukhara

• A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Sufis

• Represents the Timurid architectural style, characterized by its grandeur and use of glazed tiles

• A symbol of the rich cultural and religious heritage of Bukhara

Current Use:

• The mosque is still in use as a place of worship.

• The madrasah is no longer in use, but the building is preserved as a historical monument.

• The mosque is also a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance.

Additional Information:

• The mosque is also known as the Kalyan Mosque, meaning "Great Mosque."

• It is believed that the mosque was built on the site of an earlier Zoroastrian temple.

• The mosque has undergone several renovations over the centuries, including additions by the Uzbek emirs.

• It is a protected monument under the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Centre of Bukhara."

We got information about this place’s history and we shared the information we learned with our groupmates.

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