Al marjani

The oldest mosque in Kazan
Al-Marjani Mosque (First Cathedral, Efendi, Yunusovskaya, tat. al Mərcani məçete is a mosque in the Old Tatar Settlement of the city of Kazan. It is located between the street named after Kayum Nasyri and the shore of the Lower (Near) Kaban Lake. The mosque was a historical landmark embodiment of the beginning of the society of multi-confessional religious tolerance in Russia, proclaimed by the Empress Catherine II at the end of the XVIII century, for more than two centuries it was the largest and main cathedral mosque in Kazan-jami and remains the historical center of Tatar-Muslim spirituality in Tatarstan.
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The monument to the history of the Tatar people has a historical past of two centuries. For a long time it was the only functioning monastery in Kazan. The rest were not functioning. The building is built of brick and consists of two floors. The first tier was built with the permission of the Empress at the expense of parishioners (1766-1770). In total, 62 people took part in the construction. About 5,000 rubles were collected. After the Empress visited the Settlement in 1767, it was decided to build two mosques made of stone. Catherine the Great signed a large order with her own hand. The government itself has indicated the location for future shrines. The Kazan Cathedral Mosque of Marjani was built with the participation of local Tatar craftsmen. The construction was planned by V. Kaftyrev. It was he who was engaged in the reconstruction of Nizhny Novgorod after the Pugachev uprising. We used master plans and "model projects", which are common in Russia. As a result, the monastery "Marjani" became the main decoration
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Architecture and interior decor
The shrine is built in such a stylistic direction as provincial Baroque. Tatar masters were able to skillfully approach this issue, not forgetting about the use of ancient Bulgarian motifs. The two-story structure has a T-shaped extension located on the north side. You can enter the building from the south. Here is the right wing of the extension. The monastery is divided into functional zones. The first floor is the utility buildings. The second floor is used for prayer halls. The ceiling of the premises is made with the help of vaults. The second floor is especially beautiful. A three-dimensional pattern of stucco is mounted on the vaults. The ornament is floral and includes motifs of decorative and applied art. The stucco looks realistic. It is made in blue, green, and gold tones. On the right side you will see a door. It divides the halls into two parts. The stairs lead up to the minaret. It is helical and opens the exit to the circular balcony. The tiers of the minarets are distinguished by a restrained finish. The window openings, on the contrary, are richly decorated. They are equipped with platbands in the Baroque style, single and double pilasters with elements of Tatar decorative and applied art. The building is an architectural monument of federal significance. The initiator of the project was Abubakir Ibragimov. He was a great authoritative religious figure. Abubakir-assessor of the Orenburg Mohammedan Spiritual Assembly. He was re-elected to this position more than once. After his death, Imam-Khatib in 1793 became Ibrahim Houses. Initially, the roof was covered with shingles. In 1795, it was decided to carry out repairs. The roof was covered with sawn boards. In 1797, there was a fire. Again, the structure was overlapped. This time they used tin. In 1860, a beautiful fence made of stone appeared around the monastery. The lattice fence was demolished due to dilapidation. By 1863, the Mihrab was located slightly to the east. The structure has become much larger. We made a window. In 1885, a complex of works aimed at strengthening the minaret was carried out. Another building appeared on the territory. A large proportion of the restoration work was carried out at the expense of donations. Marjani spoke the names of the depositors with trepidation, as a symbol of nobility and selflessness. In 1850, the spiritual mentor of the mosque was the scholar Shagabutdinmarjani. This person has created a large number of scientific papers. He wrote the world-famous book "Mustafad al-Akhbar". The figure died in 1889. The Muslim community was headed by his son, Mukhametburganutdinmarjani. The new ruler was constantly ill and for this reason took little part in the life of the Muslims. Therefore, the main share of duties was assigned to Khairutdinaishakov. This man had a rather difficult character. In this regard, he did not pay due attention to the needs of the parishioners. People have had concerns about this. So, as an assistant to the locals decided to choose aguacatillo Abdullina. After that, the situation improved. The parishioners were happy. As the last priest was the grandson of Shigabutdinova. During this period, the Left Embankment of Kaban and several streets were united. Today, the shrine is visited by numerous guests. There are even delegations of foreign countries among them. This is the business card of the republic. Since 1995, today the head of the association of Muslims is Mansur-Hazratjalaletdin. Among parishioners and believers from other cities, the shrine is in great demand. During the holidays, a lot of people gather. The number of people who came to prayer on Friday reaches 600-700 people. During the Muslim holidays, everyone can not fit in the building. Therefore, often namaz for people is organized outside, in a small area that is adjacent to the building. Today, the state has created the most favorable conditions for faith. The exaltation of Islam was achieved thanks to the efforts of Imam-Mansur-Hazrat. Many social structures were formed around the shrine. They built a house for orphans, elderly people, a medical center, and workshops for folk crafts. This is the center of Islam in the Volga region. There is a small grocery store nearby that sells Islam-sanctioned goods. Since 2001, the building has been closed for reconstruction. It was completed in time for the celebration of its 1000th anniversary. It was planned to allocate about 27 million rubles for this process. The State Unitary Enterprise "Tatinvestgrazhdanproekt" is working on all necessary project documentation. The authorities of the capital are proud of their mosques. After all, they are a reflection of the history, culture, and traditions of the republic. They contain the most important historical pages, containing both joyful and tragic moments. The state of the spiritual centers is carefully monitored. The mosque contains the tomb stone of Muhammad-gali bey. Today, the place is as popular as it was in the past. It is used for meetings, competitions, and various cultural events. The territory is often used for organizing fairs and exhibitions. It is a place for the conduct of the Eid al-Adha rites. Here, tents are often pitched, and Muslim holidays are held. Many tourists specially come here to visit the fair of Muslim literature. In the complex of other buildings, the muhtasibat of the city of Kazan of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan stands out. Across the street there is a shop of Islamic symbols. Here you can buy several useful book publications. There is a cafe nearby where you can stop for a snack. Interesting facts about the shrine The construction of the minaret began in the 18th century. The city authorities wrote a letter to the empress. It contained information that the structure turned out to be excessively high. To which the empress said that she was only given a place for the shrine, and the rest all depends on the mayors. The minaret can have any height, since the sky is not recognized as its possession. The builders adopted a witty answer. The ancient mosque has always been an example to follow. She was a fashion advocate in the Muslim world. The original shape of the building is easily recognizable in all the photos. Initially, the monastery had a different name-Effendi. Then the name was changed to Yusupovskaya in tribute to the memory of the merchant family in Kazan,which took over the care of the object. By the way, the Yusupovs are currently donating funds for restoration work. Today's name appeared only in the 19th century. So they decided to honor the memory of the imam, who led the service in the 1850s. The building is characterized by rich decoration. A large proportion of the interior items were donated by famous personalities. The crescent moon, located on the tip, is covered with gold, which contains a large amount of precious metal. A visit to the monastery can give a real pleasure. From a distance, the holy place resembles a mountain covered with snow. The summit is visible from various urban areas. The atmosphere of harmony and peace reigns around the monastery. The religious building is the center of Islam in the Volga region. Its main activity is aimed at organizing the peaceful existence of religious associations on the planet. Marjani was known for perseverance, courage, and fortitude. He was a heroic person who was able to overcome numerous difficulties and trials on his way. The reformer laid the foundation for the formation of new directions in religious education. His teaching activities included such sciences as astronomy, history, theology, and geometry. The historian introduced the people to the knowledge of world civilization. He insisted on taking into account Russian culture, not forgetting the original Tatar traditions. The madrasah at the mosque was the center of reforms. Thanks to the talent of the great figure, Kazan turned into a city that opened its doors to the whole world. Today, the capital of Tatarstan is a major tourist center. Tourists and delegations come here to get as much information about the amazing region as possible. The shrine of al-Marjani. For the entire period of its existence, it has never interrupted the service. The monastery has always been virgin.
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