Central mosque, Bayan Ulgii
Central mosque, Bayan Ulgii
- A Musjid at the outskirts of the city of Ulgii (Ölgii) in the Bayan-Ulgii Province in western Mongolia.
- The main Musjid in Olgii was built in the early 1990s. This Musjid was the first Musjid in Olgii since the old Musjid was destroyed and local imams (Muslim religious leaders) were killed during Stalin-backed purges of religion during the 1930s. Today there is at least 5 Musjids inside Olgii, plus more in the small towns in Bayan-Olgii. The call to prayer can be heard several times during the day. The beautiful blue Musjids and its minarets help give the city a Central Asian feel. Visitors are allowed.
- Located behind Tsambagarav Hotel. From the museum, walk north, and then turn down the first street to the left. Another large Musjid is located half kilometer west of the square. From Tsambagarav Hotel, walk west until you see a large minaret.
- The Musjid and the madrasah is worth a quick look, especially on Friday, The Musjid holds the offices of the Islamic Centre of Mongolia. Its unusual angle is due to its orientation to Makkah. Built in 1992 with the help of the United Arab Emirates.
- It is the largest Musjid for Olgiy and for the entire region.