Tashkent, UzbekistanAbout this attraction
Hazrati Imam is Tashkent's main religious ensemble, in the old city, named for the scholar Kaffal Shashi, whose mausoleum dates to 1541-1542. It grew over centuries: the Barak Khan Madrasa from 1531-1532, the Moyie Mubarak Madrasa from 1856-1857, and the Tilla Sheikh Mosque, built in the late 19th century. The large Hazrati Imam Friday mosque, with its two tall minarets, was added in 2007.
Visitors walk between tiled madrasas, a mosque courtyard, a mausoleum and craft workshops housed in former student cells. The Moyie Mubarak Madrasa has long been associated with the Samarkand Kufic Qur'an, attributed in tradition to Caliph Uthman, which Wikipedia says moved in 2025 to the neighboring Center of Islamic Civilization. It remains a living place of worship as well as a landmark.
- Opening hours
- Hours conflict (09:00-17:00, 09:00-18:00, 09:00-21:00) and vary by building; some areas under renovation. Unverified: from kupi.com, advantour.com, read 2026-11-11
- Time to allow
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Good for
- Muslim travelers, History lovers, Photographers, Families
Where to pray
The Hazrati Imam mosque is Tashkent's main Friday mosque and the complex is an active place of worship. Visitors usually dress modestly, covering shoulders and legs, and avoid entering prayer areas during services.
Must see
- The Barak Khan Madrasa courtyard
- The Kaffal Shashi mausoleum and the new Friday mosque with its twin minarets
Location
Zarqaynar (Karasaray) area, Almazar district, old city, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
DirectionsNearby
Within 5 km, nearest first.
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