Minor Mosque
Minor masjidi
A new mosque clad in white marble beside the Ankhor Canal, with a blue dome, often called Tashkent's “White Mosque.”
The Minor Mosque was completed in 2014. Its name, “Minor,” refers to the minarets, and it stands on the east bank of the Ankhor Canal. The exterior walls and both minarets are clad in white marble and crowned with pale blue domes. The interior can hold about 2,400 worshippers. A large crystal chandelier hangs in the main hall, and the mihrab is decorated with gold Quranic inscriptions and traditional painted patterns. It is one of the most photogenic mosques in Tashkent. Visitors may enter outside prayer times for free. Shoes must be removed, dress should be modest, and women must wear headscarves. Avoid visiting during the Friday midday prayers. Green paths along the canal make for a pleasant evening stroll and photography. It is a 10–15 minute walk from Abdulla Qodiriy or Minor metro station, or you can take a taxi.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Courage Monument (1966 Earthquake Memorial)
- Tashkent Television Tower
- Central Asian Plov Centre (Besh Qozon)
- Shahidlar Xotirasi Memorial Complex
- Palace of Prince Romanov
- Amir Timur Museum
- Broadway (Sayilgoh Street)
- Amir Timur Square