Where is the structure of the Kul-Sharif, and why it is so popular with Muslim believers?The answers to these questions can be found in the materials of the present article.
Where is?
structure Kul Sharif (from the Tatar word "Number Shәrif mәchete" or «Qol Şərif məçete») is the main Juma Mosque, which is located in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).To be precise, this temple is located in the Kremlin (Kazan), where, according to Muslim holidays comes a lot of believers.
History of Kazan mosque
In 1552 (or rather, October 2) Russian army under the command of Ivan the Terrible entered the city of Kazan.Despite the desperate defense of the Tatar army under the command of Seid Kul Sharif, during fierce fighting mosque with many minarets was completely burned.After the assault were killed and all its defenders, who have become national heroes.
Features mosque
long after the capture of Kazan Tatar philosopher, educator and scientist Marjani conducted its own investigation, which revealed that once housed the Kremlin cathedral church.At the head of the mosque stood Seid Sharifkol, enjoys great esteem and respect among the other religious leaders.
more than four years ago gorgeous graceful mosque adorned the city of Kazan.Her beauty was indescribable, and the library kept thousands of unique writings.As you know, in his study S.Mardzhani noted that this cathedral was not only a center of science, but also a center of religious consecration of the Middle Volga region of the XVI century.Named in honor of the Kazan mosque Seid Kul Sharif.
decision on the restoration of the mosque
After the destruction of the structure of the Kul Sharif dreamed restore many residents of Tatarstan.But this happened only after the onset of democracy, when the public became acutely raise the question of the construction once the building of the lost.
Thus, in 1995, President of the Republic M. Sh Shamiev signed a decree to reconstruct the mosque Kul Sharif.In the winter of that year was a competition for the best project.A Place in the building has been determined where once housed military school.
spring of 1996, the competition has been successfully completed, and in the summer arrived in Kazan Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who approved the construction, and even promised to allocate this money.
Construction
new mosque in Kazan, Kul Sharif, or rather, its architectural design was carried out by a large team that won the national contest.They included professionals such as Latypov SH, Sattorov AG Safronov MVand Saifullin JF
New construction was carried out mainly on donations, which were attended by about 40 thousand ordinary citizens and organizations.The cost of this project was estimated at $ 400 mln. Rubles (according to the estimate - around 500 million. Rubles).
As a result of long and hard work of the new mosque with many minarets was fully completed in 2005 (for the 1000 ment Kazan).Kul-Sharif was opened to visitors in the summer on June 24.
New Mosque
new built mosque is not just the most important mosque in Kazan, but is also one of the largest in Europe.Today Kul Sharif - is a symbol of the Republic of Tatarstan and its multi-million dollar capital.The mosque is one of national images and a center of attraction for all Muslims of the world.You can not ignore the fact that not so long ago it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Architecture
architects design a building completely restored, trying to convey the beauty and grandeur that had the temple before the Russian troops in Kazan.The creators have tried to bring her back to her native Tatar culture.Reconstruction of buildings had a great cultural and historical significance.It symbolized the revival of the Tatar statehood and the memory of the fallen defenders of the city.
Kul Sharif mosque (photo of the structure shown in this article) is composed of 4-PEX main mosque, which reach heights of 58 meters.The dome of the building was decorated with such forms that are associated with decorative details and images of "Kazan cap" (so-called crown of Kazan khans, which was taken to Moscow after the fall of the city).
architectural design appearance of a new mosque has been achieved thanks to the development of those experts semantic elements that bring the look of the building with the local Tatar traditions.Marble and granite for building construction were brought from the Urals.As for the interior decoration, it as well as the entire appearance of the mosque.Carpets were taken and donated to the Government of Iran, colored crystal chandelier - with a diameter of five meters and weighing about 2 tons - made in the Czech Republic.It is also worth noting that moldings, stained glass, gilding and mosaics add a special temple of grandeur and beauty.
Inside the mosque, rather, left and right with respect to the main hall there are two viewing balconies, which are intended to tour the visit.
Kul Sharif complex includes not only the religious building, but also the history of the museum, as well as room for such a grand wedding ceremony as nicknames, and the imam's office.
All the structure and its surroundings have a pretty spectacular night illumination.By the way, the interior of the mosque can accommodate about 1500 people.As for the square in front of the mosque, it is intended for another ten thousand believers.
