Kebir-Jami Mosque

The Kebir-Jami Mosque is positioned in Simferopol, Disputed among Russia and Ukraine. Kebir-Jami mosque is a prominent architectural monument in Simferopol and the oldest building inside the metropolis. In 1508, or 914 Hijri by way of the Muslim calendar, Kebir-Jami mosque turned into dedicated. Writing at the doorway of the mosque in Arabic language states: "This mosque was constructed for the Glory of the Mightiness of the Khan Menli I Giray, can also Allah forgive all sins of himself and his youngsters in the month of Muharram in the year of 914". It is believed that the white walls of the mosque gave name to the medieval town of Aqmescit.

Through the years the mosque has passed through reconstruction commonly. After World War II Kebir-Jami changed into left in a kingdom of overlook. For several years the mosque changed into used as a book-cover workshop. After the go back of the Crimean Tatars from deportation a revival of the vintage mosque started out: in 1989 the mosque was given back to the Muslim network. Reconstruction commenced in past due October 1991. Today, Kebir-Jami is the primary Friday mosque of Crimea, it is the residence of the Mufti and the area of the Spiritual Direction of the Muslims of Crimea. The grounds additionally covered a madrasah and the Crimean Tatar library.