Haji Heybat Mosque (Fatmai)

Haji Heybat Mosque (Fatmai)
Interactive map of Haji Heybat Mosque (Fatmai)
TypeMosque
LocationFatmayı
History
BuiltXVII century
Site notes
AreaBaku, Azerbaijan

Haji Heybat Mosque — a historical and architectural monument, a mosque built in the 17th or 19th century. It is located in the village of Fatmai, Azerbaijan.

The mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local importance by Decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 2, 2001.

About

Haji Heybat Mosque was built in the village of Fatmai.[1] There are differing opinions about the century in which it was constructed. Some authors state that the mosque was built in the 17th century,[2][3] while others suggest it was constructed in the 19th century.[1][4] According to Azerbaijani architect Shamil Fatullayev, the epigraphic inscription on the mosque indicates that it was built in 1805–1806 through the efforts of the residents and Agha Kamal.[5] The main hall of the mosque consists of four arches, with two entrance doors and two windows. A small stone inscription is located to the right of the mihrab. The mosque also has a veranda.[6]

After the Soviet occupation, an official campaign against religion began in Azerbaijan in 1928.[7]Many mosques, churches, and synagogues were transferred to the management of clubs for use as educational or cultural facilities.[8] While there were about 3,000 mosques in Azerbaijan in 1917, this number dropped to 1,700 by 1927, 1,369 by 1928, and only 17 by 1933.[8][9] The Haji Heybat Mosque also ceased functioning during this period.

After Azerbaijan regained its independence, the mosque was returned to the use of worshippers. On August 2, 2001, by Decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local importance.[2]

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 Azərbaycan Milli Ensiklopediyası, VIII CİLD (in Azerbaijani). Baku: "Azərbaycan Milli Ensiklopediyası" Elmi Mərkəzi. 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Azərbaycan Respublikası ərazisində dövlət mühafizəsinə götürülmüş daşınmaz tarix və mədəniyyət abidələrinin əhəmiyyət dərəcələrinə görə bölgüsünün təsdiq edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Nazirlər Kabinetinin qərarı". e-qanun.az (in Azerbaijani). 2001-08-02. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
  3. ↑ БАБАЕВА, Зарифа (2012-09-15). "Солнце, Огонь, Вода". Region Plus. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  4. ↑ Fətullayev 2013, p. 183.
  5. ↑ Fətullayev 2013, p. 184.
  6. ↑ "Fatmayı kənd Hacı Heybət məscidi". Sirat.az (in Azerbaijani). 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  7. ↑ Yunusov 2004, p. 140.
  8. 1 2 Yunusov 2004, p. 141.
  9. ↑ Ələsgərova, Nəsrin (2005-01-15). "Ислам в Азербайджане: история и современность | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Tbilisi - South Caucasus Region". ge.boell.org (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

Bibliography

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  • Fətullayev, Şamil (2013). Abşeron memarlığı (in Azerbaijani). Baku: Zaman. p. 476.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Yunusov, Arif (2004). Azərbaycanda İslam (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). Baku: Zaman. p. 364. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2022-12-14.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)

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