Aqmescit Friday Mosque

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The Aqmescit Friday Mosque stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Crimean Tatar community in the city of Simferopol, Russia. Known locally as the Cuma Cami, which translates to Friday Mosque, this place of worship is a significant landmark for the Muslim population in the region.

Characterized by its traditional Islamic architecture, the Aqmescit Friday Mosque is a symbol of faith and a center for religious activities, especially for the Friday prayers, which are considered the most important weekly prayer in Islam. The mosque serves not only as a spiritual hub but also as a social gathering place for the local community.

The mosque's history is interwoven with the turbulent past of the Crimean Tatars, reflecting the community's resilience and dedication to preserving their religious traditions. Despite the challenges faced throughout the years, including periods of political oppression and displacement, the Aqmescit Friday Mosque remains a beacon of hope and unity for its congregants.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 44°55'43"N, 34°8'18"E

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Aqmescit Friday Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crimean Federal University, Lokomotiv Republican Sports Complex, Medical Academy named after S.I. Georgievsky of Vernadsky CFU, Fiolent Stadium.

0.7 miN
Universities and schools
Crimean Federal University
19 min walk • V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University is a higher education institution located in Simferopol and created in 2014, on the basis of Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University. Crimean Federal University is one of the best university for medical studies.
2.6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Lokomotiv Republican Sports Complex
66 min walk • Lokomotiv Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Simferopol, Disputed between Russia and Ukraine. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home of FC TSK Simferopol, and formerly SC Tavriya Simferopol. The stadium holds 19,978 people and was built in 1967 and renovated in 2004.
3.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Medical Academy named after S.I. Georgievsky of Vernadsky CFU
86 min walk • The Medical Academy named after S. I. Georgievsky of Vernadsky CFU is the institution of higher medical education situated in Simferopol. According to some independent estimations it is one of the most prominent medical schools of Ukraine. The university has 6 faculties and 54 departments. As at 2009, 4700 students are studying here.
2.8 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fiolent Stadium
71 min walk • Fiolent, was the home ground of the now defunct Ukrainian football club of FC Ihroservice Simferopol. The ground opened for use on April 1, 1935. The former names it carried were Synie pole, Kharchovyk, Avant-garde, Meteor. It can hold 5,000 spectators. Size of the field is 105m x 68m.