Ebu Bekr Mosque
Shkodër
The Ebu Bekr Mosque, also known locally as Xhamia Ebu Bekër or the Great Mosque (Xhamia e Madhe), stands as the principal Sunni mosque in Shkodër, Albania. Constructed between 1994 and 1995 with funding from Saudi entrepreneur Sheikh Zamil Abdullah Al-Zamil, it was designed by ARC Architectural Consultants on the site of the former Fushë Çela Mosque, which was destroyed during the communist era. The mosque was inaugurated on 27 October 1995 and underwent renovation in 2008. Architecturally, it features two minarets each soaring 41.11 meters high and a central dome reaching 24 meters, covering an area of approximately 623 square meters. The mosque accommodates up to 1,300 worshipers, serving as a vibrant religious and cultural center in the city. Historically, the original Fushë Çela Mosque was significant for Islamic scholarship and housed a madrasa during Ottoman times before its destruction under communist rule. Today, the Ebu Bekr Mosque symbolizes the revival of Islamic heritage in Shkodër and offers a striking juxtaposition of tradition and contemporary design.
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Consejo: Visitors are advised to plan their visit outside of prayer times to fully appreciate the mosque's architecture and interior. The mosque is accessible year-round, with the best experience during mild weather. Booking tickets is not required as it is a place of worship, but respectful attire and behavior are expected. No specific discounts apply, but group visits may benefit from guided explanations if arranged locally.
Datos interesantes
- •The mosque's two minarets each stand at 41.11 meters tall, making them prominent landmarks in Shkodër.
- •The central dome reaches 24 meters in height, creating a spacious and impressive interior.
- •The mosque was funded by Saudi entrepreneur Sheikh Zamil Abdullah Al-Zamil, reflecting international support for religious restoration.
- •It was built on the site of the historic Fushë Çela Mosque, which was destroyed during Albania's communist regime.
- •The mosque can accommodate up to 1,300 worshipers, making it one of the largest in the region.
Historia
The original Fushë Çela Mosque was built during the Ottoman period and served as a key center for Islamic learning and worship in Shkodër.
It was destroyed during Albania's communist era when religious sites were suppressed.
The current Ebu Bekr Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 1995, funded by Sheikh Zamil Abdullah Al-Zamil, and inaugurated in October 1995.
It was renovated in 2008 to maintain its structure and accommodate growing worshiper numbers.
The mosque's establishment marked a significant revival of Islamic culture and religious freedom in post-communist Albania.
Guía del lugar
Main Prayer Hall1995
The spacious interior of the mosque features a large central dome soaring 24 meters high, offering an expansive area for worship with intricate Islamic architectural details and calligraphy.
Minarets1995
Two slender minarets, each 41.11 meters tall, flank the mosque and serve as visual symbols of Islamic presence in Shkodër, used traditionally for the call to prayer.