Devonaboy Mosque
The Main Friday Mosque — built in 1899, at that time it was one of the eight religious institutions in Andijan region, namely this Main Friday (Devonaboy) Mosque.
In the summer of 2019 reconstruction work began, and it was completed in May 2021. And on June 18 of that year President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated the Main Friday Mosque of Andijan region.
The new building was erected in the style of an ancient courtyard and courtyard gate. On its two sides are towers 54 meters high, and on the top of the main building a dome with a diameter of 18 meters was constructed. Previously the mosque capacity was 5 thousand people, now the building can accommodate more than 15 thousand worshippers. The mosque has all facilities for tourists. It is equipped with all modern equipment.
"I thank the engineers, builders and decorators, and the sponsors who contributed to the construction of this sanctuary. May the mosque be blessed for the people of Andijan and serve our people for many years," said Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his visit to the mosque.
Imam‑khatib: Rojiddinov Miftohiddin
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- mosque
- Heritage status
- object of tangible cultural heritage of Uzbekistan
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The text on this page is translated from: Bosh jome (Devonaboy) masjidi (uz.wikipedia.org), as of 28 March 2026
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