| Haji Bani Mosque | |
|---|---|
Azerbaijani:Hacı Bani məscidi | |
 The former mosque in 2016 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam(former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque (16th century–1928) |
| Location | |
| Location | Old City,Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Location of the former mosque in theBaku Old City | |
| Coordinates | 40°22′1″N49°50′1″E / 40.36694°N 49.83361°E /40.36694; 49.83361 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
| Inscriptions | One |
| Materials | Stone |
TheHaji Bani Mosque (Azerbaijani:Hacı Bani məscidi) is a formermosque, located in theOld City ofBaku, inAzerbaijan.
The 16th-century former mosque was designated as a nationally significant immovable historical and cultural monument by the decision No. 132 of theCabinet of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.
The Haji Bani Mosque is situated near thePalace of the Shirvanshahs complex in the Old City of Baku.[1] The former mosque does not have a minaret.[2] According to a short epigraphic inscription on the facade, the mosque was constructed in the sixteenth century by the architect Haji Bani,[3] and underwent major restoration[4][5] in 1320 AH (1902/1903CE).
After theSoviet occupation inAzerbaijan, official measures to combat religion began in 1928. In December of the same year, theAzerbaijan Communist Party Central Committee transferred many mosques, churches, andsynagogues to the balance of educational clubs for use in enlightening directions. If there were 3,000 mosques in Azerbaijan in 1917, by 1927, this number had reduced to 1,700, and by 1933, it was down to 17.[6]
After the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence, the mosque was included in the list of nationally significant immovable historical and cultural monuments by the decision No. 132 of theCabinet of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.[7]
In the mosque, directly opposite the entrance, there is a large-sizedmihrab adorned with astalactite design. During this restoration, renovation works were carried out, and a vestibule and a special section for women (shebistan) were added. The prayer hall is illuminated twofold thanks to the paired semicircular windows.[4] The restoration works maintained and preserved traditional architectural styles and motifs in both the interior and exterior.[3] The mosque's expressive silhouette, the foundation on a cubical base, the distinctive Absheron-type stone pointed dome, and the beautifully emphasized corner of the building in the direction of the street reflect the characteristic features of local architecture.[3][4]
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