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Visiting Türkiye and wondering where to catch your prayers? Look no further! Here are the most popular mosques with prayer times in Ankara. Mosques in Türkiye are known for their exquisite architecture and historical significance. People from all over the world, especially those with a particular interest in architecture and history, visit Türkiye just to explore these grand mosques. Few of these mosques are present in Ankara. Ankara is the state capital and the second-largest city in Turkiye.
It is a cultural hub, reflecting the diversity of Turkish culture with influences from the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Anatolian traditions. Islam arrived in the region in the 7th century CE. According to the official records, the Muslim population in Ankara, much like the rest of the country, is about 98% of the total population. Ankara is the administrative center of Türkiye and houses the country's government institutions, foreign embassies, and international organizations. Here are some mosques to NOT miss out on when you visit the city!
Kocatepe Mosque is the representative mosque of Ankara, Türkiye. Hüsrev Tayla and M. Fatin Uluengin were the final selected architects after 2 failed design proposals. Its inception was dreamed of in the 1940s, and it finally came to its completion in 1987. The architecture of the mosque is designed in a neo-classical Ottoman architectural style, drawing inspiration from Istanbul’s Sehzade and Sultan Ahmet mosques. The architecture is also reminiscent of the Eastern Roman architecture of the Hagia Sophia. With its high dome sealings and traditional oil lamp chandeliers, the visitors are left in awe of the architectural marvel of the mosque. Worshippers find the tranquil environment of the mosque healing for their souls. It offers a rich experience spiritually as well as culturally.
The foundations of the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque were laid in 2008. It was inaugurated with a ceremony attended by the then-President of Türkiye on April 19, 2013. It is named after the religious scholar and former president of the Directorate of Religious Affairs, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki. The mosque is located next to the Directorate of Religious Affairs at Bilkent crossroads on Eskişehir road in Ankara. The design of the mosque is based on Anatolian Seljuk architectural designs and features 8 and 10-pointed Seljuk stars that have been used in various places within the mosque. The minbar of the mosque is inlaid with mother-of-pearls.
The main dome of the mosque is one of the biggest domes in Türkiye at 33 meters. Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque has four minarets standing tall at 66 meters on the surrounding corners. The whole complex of the mosque can access through the car park, 4 flights of stairs, and 6 lifts. It can accommodate about 5,000 worshippers at a time. The interior is adorned with several calligraphies of the names of Allah and Quranic verses. The crown gates on either entrance are made of solid wood using the traditional technique of "ündekar" (old woodworking) without using any nails or adhesive. Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque is a must-visit for those who seek modern architecture assimilated with traditional techniques and designs.
Melike Hatun Mosque is a new mosque that opened to service on September 27 2017. It was designed by Hilmi Şenalp, who is a close acquaintance of the President of Turkiye. It is located at the east of Atatürk Boulevard and Gençlik Parkı. It can be conveniently accessed from Ulus train station. The mosque can easily accommodate about 7,000 worshippers at a time. It has four towering minarets, with each of them being a height of 72 meters. It has the same signature architectural style inspired by Hagia Sophia.
Aslanhane Mosque is a 13th-century mosque completed in 1290, making it about 733 years old. The mosque is in the old quarter of Ankara, next to Ankara Castle. It was built during the reign of Mesud II of the Anatolian Seljuks and is one of the oldest mosques in Turkiye still standing. It is officially named after Şerafettin. However, due to the statue of a lion buried in its walls, it is popularly known as Aslanhane, the house of the lion. Aslanhane Mosque is built on a square plan with a single minaret. It has a wooden roof supported by 24 large wooden columns, and the mihrab (minarets) is decorated with Seljuk tiles. The details on the wooden ceiling, mihrab, and minbar are worth taking a closer look at.
Designed and architected by Erkut Şahinbaş, Doğramacızade Ali Paşa Mosque was completed in 2007. It was built with a modern approach by integrating smart technologies. The lighting, heating, and cooling systems of the mosque’s complex are centrally controlled through a computer. The architecture of the mosque sees a dissociation from the more common Anatolian or Seljuk designs of the mosques in Turkiye. Instead, the exterior of the building features a more contemporary design. The main prayer hall can accommodate about 550 worshippers at a time. The complex also includes exhibition rooms, a funeral hall, a car park, and green spaces.
Mosques hold immense significance in Islam. They are not just a symbol or simply a space for worship; they are community centers where Muslims from all walks of life congregate together. It is where they stand harmoniously in prayer. The Messenger ﷺ of Allah gave immeasurable importance to congregating the prayers.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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| 03:35 | 12:49 | 16:43 | 20:07 | 21:45 |