Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque
The Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque is a mosque in Ankara, Turkey.[1] The mosque is among the largest in Turkey.[2] HistoryThe foundations were laid in 2008 and construction of the mosque began in 2009. The mosque was inaugurated on April 19, 2013, with a ceremony attended by then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[3] It was named after Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, a religious scholar and former president of the Directorate of Religious Affairs. Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, after whom the mosque is named, was a respected figure, known for his contributions to Islamic scholarship and his efforts in the field of education and religious affairs. ArchitectureThe mosque consists of four minarets, each 66 m tall, and a dome with a diameter of 30 m.[4][5] InteriorThe mosque interior consists of traditional architectural elements.[2] Contrary to what is generally seen, there is no chandelier.[5] References
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