The Juma Mosque was built in 1868-1870 by architect Karbalayi Safikhan Garabaghi in a unique style. Similar mosques were also built in Barda, Shusha, Fuzuli and Horadiz.
During the Armenian occupation, the minarets of the Juma Mosque in Aghdam were demolished, the ceiling was partially blown down, the interior design and wall inscriptions were destroyed. The mosque's belongings, technical equipment and facilities were looted and taken to Armenia. For many years, Armenians had been keeping cattle and pigs in the mosque, and the place of worship was used as a stable.
After 27 years of occupation, the territory of the mosque, decorated with the national flag of Azerbaijan, was cleared, and the call to prayer was recited.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Juma Mosque as part of their trip to the liberated Aghdam district. The head of state presented the Holy Quran to the mosque.
Photos by Anar Kalbiyev
AzVision.az
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