Ali Kuşçu Mosque

Ali Kuşçu Mosque, officially named Ali Kuşçu Cami-i Şerifi or formerly known as Istanbul Airport Mosque, is a mosque located in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul. The mosque is situated near Istanbul Airport and was opened on 14 June 2020. Including the courtyard, the mosque has a total worship area capacity of 6,230 people. The mosque takes its name from Ali Kuşçu.

Features

The mosque has two minarets, each fifty‑five meters high, with a balcony, and the mosque has one dome. Verses from Surah Al‑Ikhlas are written on the dome. The mosque also has three entrances. Acoustic plaster technique was used in the worship area of the mosque. The mosque’s carpets are turquoise in color. The mosque has three main sections. The mosque has a parking lot with a capacity of 260 vehicles.

The mosque received the world’s first “LEED Gold v4” certification and is also the fourth mosque to receive a “LEED” certification in 2009. In addition, a component with an EPD document was used in the construction of the mosque. The mosque is also described as one of the mosques that contributes to the environment, with a zero carbon footprint, and it uses solar energy.

Reactions

In 2024 it was claimed that worship at the mosque was charged. After the claim, IGA stated, “Free parking service for the first 35 minutes is offered to those worshiping at the mosque,” and denied the claim.