| Murtuza mosque | |
| Native Name: | Murtuza Muxtarov məscidi |
| Architect: | Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov |
| Coordinates: | 40°25'19.2"N 49°59'07.2"E |
| Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
| Country: | Azerbaijan |
| Creator: | Murtuza Mukhtarov |
The Murtuza Mukhtarov mosque (az|Murtuza Muxtarov məscidi) is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Construction of the mosque was initiated in 1901 by residents. Due to material deficit, construction was suspended. The residents asked Murtuza Mukhtarov for financial aid.[1] [2]
Mukhtarov hired several architects (including the main architect Ziver-bey Akhmedbekov) and took over the construction costs.
Construction lasted for 8 years and was completed in 1908.[3]
The mosque was used as a weaving workshop in the Soviet Union. Between 1985 and 1989, it was used as a hall for an exhibition of the works of Sattar Bahlulzade. Since 1989, the building has functioned as a mosque.
Mukhtarov gave a Quran with golden Arabic calligraphy to the mosque as a special gift. It weighs 25 kilograms.
The mosque has two minarets that are 47 meters tall. Each has 140 steps. The mosque also has a prayer room for women. Murtuza Mukhtarov's grave is located in the courtyard of the mosque. There is an inscription reading: "Greeting to the prophets" on the right and left sides of the mosque which was engraved with Arabic letters.