Nalaikh Mosque
Mosque in Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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The Nalaikh Mosque (Mongolian: Налайх мечеть) or Konya Culture Center and Mosque is a mosque in Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.[1] It also known as Khalifa Osman Mosque.
| Nalaikh Mosque | |
|---|---|
Налайх мечеть | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
  Shown within Mongolia | |
| Coordinates | 47°46′3.0″N 107°16′3.5″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Funded by | Turkey |
| Established | 12 April 2013 |
History
The mosque was opened on 12 April 2013 in a ceremony attended by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[2][3] The construction was funded by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency and Dosteli Foundation.[4][5]
Architecture
The mosque is a two-story building. The ground floor houses a cultural center and the office of the Mongolian Muslim Association (Mongolian: Монголын Мусульманы Нийгэмлэгүүдийн Холбоо) and the upper floor houses the prayer hall.[2] It is used to cater to the local Kazakhs Sunni Islam community.[6]
Gallery
Inner Prayer Hall
The U.S. Embassy delegation and Dr. Elsanousi touring the main mosque in Nalaikh 2016
Donation Box
