Hazrat Sultan Mosque
Әзірет Сұлтан мешіті
A white mosque that opened in 2012, combining traditional Islamic style with Kazakh decoration. It was once the largest mosque in Central Asia.
The Hazrat Sultan Mosque opened in 2012. It is named after the 12th-century Sufi poet Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, who is honored with the title "Hazrat Sultan." It stands beside Independence Square, across from the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The building follows a classic Islamic style, with a white main body, four minarets about 77 meters tall, and a main dome about 28 meters in diameter. The interior is mainly gold and white and decorated with traditional Kazakh patterns. It can hold about 10,000 worshippers. It was the largest mosque in Central Asia until the new Astana Grand Mosque opened in 2022. The mosque is open to visitors free of charge. Women must cover their heads and wear long skirts that cover the knees (these can be borrowed at the entrance). Everyone must remove their shoes before entering. Please avoid the main prayer hall during prayer times. The mosque is especially impressive at night, when the lights shine on it.
Getting there: A taxi from Baiterek Tower takes about 10 minutes. You can walk between this mosque, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the National Museum, and the Kazakh Eli Monument.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00-23:00 (non-Muslims should avoid prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Independence Square & Kazakh Eli Monument
- National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace
- Assumption Cathedral
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
- Nurzhol Boulevard
- Baiterek Tower