Kharkiv Cathedral Mosque
{{short description|Mosque in Kharkiv, Ukraine}}
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The Kharkiv Cathedral Mosque, also known as Khavidrali Mosque, ({{langx|uk|Харківська соборна мечеть}}) is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The mosque was originally built in 1906, demolished by Soviet communists in 1936, and rebuilt in 2006.
History
In 1906, a mosque was built on the bank of the Lopan River. It became necessary to build a mosque due to the increase in Muslim population in Kharkiv, who were the descendents of Tatar Cavalry Regiment and Bashkir who were deployed in the area during the Russo-Turkish War in 1877 and chose to remain there.{{cite web |title=Ukraine: Seven of the country's most important mosques |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/ukraine-islam-mosques-most-important-look |website=Middle East Eye |access-date=29 April 2025 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Kharkiv Cathedral Mosque {{!}} Religiana |url=https://religiana.com/kharkiv-cathedral-mosque |website=religiana.com |access-date=29 April 2025 |language=en}} Kharkhiv was the capital at this point, and remained so until 1934.{{cite web |title=Kharkiv {{!}} History, Map, & Population {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Kharkiv-Ukraine |website=www.britannica.com |access-date=29 April 2025 |language=en |date=29 April 2025}}
The mosque was destroyed by the Soviets in 1936 on claims that it hindered the flow of the river, and instead built residential housing in the area. Work to campaign for it to be rebuilt started with the founding of the Charter of the Muslim Community in Kharkiv in 1991.{{cite web |title=Mosques in Ukraine. Read about the most interesting ones |url=https://ukr-prokat.com/en/blog/mosques-in-ukraine.html |website=Укр-Прокат |access-date=29 April 2025 |date=26 January 2021}}In 1999 work began to rebuild the mosque at the same location, which was completed in 2006, the centenary of the construction of the original mosque. The architectural design of the original mosque was preserved when it was rebuilt, as an homage. The mosque is located on Yaroslavska Street. Kharkhiv is also home to an Islamic Cultural Centre, organising various activities, including English lessons, Arabic lessons and Qur'an reading groups.{{cite web |title=Council of Ukrainian Muslims {{!}} Al-Manar - Kharkiv |url=https://www.arraid.org/en/al-manar-kharkiv#:~:text=Today%20Islamic%20Cultural%20Centre%20of,to%20gain%20in%20a%20foreign |website=www.arraid.org |access-date=29 April 2025}}
Parishioners consist primarily of Tatars, Crimean Tatars, and Turks.{{cite web |title=Ukraine Muslim population: facts and statistics to learn about |url=https://war.ukraine.ua/faq/ukraine-muslim-population/ |website=Russia’s war in Ukraine |access-date=29 April 2025}}
The mosque is able to accommodate 500 people for prayers.{{cite web |title=Council of Ukrainian Muslims {{!}} Information about Muslim facilities in Kharkiv |url=http://www.muslims.in.ua/en/node/2153 |website=www.muslims.in.ua |access-date=29 April 2025}}
See also
{{Portal|Islam}}
References
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External links
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{{Mosques in Ukraine}}
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Category:Mosques completed in 1905
Category:Buildings and structures demolished in 1936
Category:Religious buildings and structures in Kharkiv
Category:Mosques destroyed by communists
Category:Closed mosques in the Soviet Union
Category:Crimean Tatar culture