🕌 Haji Yakoub Mosque
Tajikistan
About This Sacred Site
The Haji Yakoub Mosque is the central mosque of Dushanbe and the largest mosque in Tajikistan. Originally built in the Soviet era when religious practice was restricted, the mosque has been expanded significantly since independence in 1991. The mosque serves as the spiritual center of Tajikistan's predominantly Hanafi Sunni Muslim population and plays an important role in the country's religious life. It hosts major Friday prayers and Islamic holiday celebrations for the capital's residents.
Key Facts
- •Largest mosque in Tajikistan
- •Located in the center of the capital, Dushanbe
- •Expanded significantly since Tajik independence in 1991
- •Serves Tajikistan's predominantly Hanafi Sunni Muslim population
- •Named after a 19th-century local religious figure
Location
Coordinates: 38.5600, 68.7742
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