Religion in Kazakhstan is about 70% Muslim by head of population, with other religions making up the remaining 30%. As you would expect from these statistics, the Central Mosque is a magnificent building, constructed in the Timurid style of architecture. The Mosque looks ancient, with its Turkish calligraphy, domes and minarets, but was only completed in 1999. A truly magnificent building and the biggest mosque in Kazakhstan, accommodating up to 7000 worshippers. Religious tolerance is a feature of Kazakhstan and visitors to the mosque have reported being invited in to look around, even though they are not of that faith.
Central Mosque Almaty
Religion in Kazakhstan is about 70% Muslim by head of population, with other religions making up the remaining 30%. As you would expect from these statistics, the Central Mosque is a magnificent building, constructed in the Timurid style of architecture. The Mosque looks ancient, with its Turkish calligraphy, domes and minarets, but was only completed in 1999. A truly magnificent building and the biggest mosque in Kazakhstan, accommodating up to 7000 worshippers. Religious tolerance is a feature of Kazakhstan and visitors to the mosque have reported being invited in to look around, even though they are not of that faith.