Khoja Ahror Vali Mosque
15th-century Juma mosque next to Chorsu bazaar
- How long to plan
- 30 minutes – 1 hour
- Address
- Hakikat Passage, Tashkent
About and highlights
Highlights
- 15th-century Friday mosque
- Next to Chorsu Bazaar
- Traditional Uzbek architecture
- Quiet courtyard in old city
- Time needed
- 30 minutes – 1 hour
- Category
- History & Religion
- Address
- Hakikat Passage, Tashkent
Khoja Ahror Vali Mosque is one of Tashkent’s oldest functioning mosques and is known as a Friday mosque. It stands in the old city near Chorsu Bazaar and is named after the 15th-century Sufi sheikh Khoja Ahror Vali. Today it remains a quiet place with traditional architecture where visitors can observe everyday religious life in Tashkent.
The mosque is located in a busy area near Chorsu Market, so it is easy to include in a bazaar visit. Dress modestly and remove shoes before entering. During prayer times the prayer hall may be closed to non-Muslims, but the courtyard is usually open for a quiet look around.
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