Kul Sharif Mosque
Kul Sharif Mosque
- The Kul Sharif Mosque located in Kazan Kremlin, was reputed to be – at the time of its construction – one of the largest Musjids in Russia, and in Europe outside of Istanbul.
- Originally, the Musjid was built in the Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Kul Sharif, who was a religious scholar who served there. Kul Sharif died along with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552 during the Siege of Kazan, and the Musjid was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible’s forces. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents.
