Ak-Masjid - architectural monument of Khiva

Khiva is one of the most beautiful cities of Uzbekistan. During its existence, the city has hardly changed, which gives it even more charm. Among the numerous architectural monuments of the city, buildings on the territory of Ichan-Kala (inner city) are especially distinguished. Here are the palaces of rulers from the dynasty of Shaybanids and kungrats, as well as numerous madrassas and mosques.

Mosques in the East were places of worship and prayer. The word “mosque” comes from the Arabic word “masjid”. Most mosques in the East are a one-story building with a courtyard. Opposite the portal is a prayer hall, and in one of the corners stands a minaret, from where the muezzin announces the beginning of prayer. In the prayer hall on the walls are inscribed lines from the Koran. In the wall, which faces Mecca, there is an empty niche - a mihrab, in which the imam prays. To the right of the mihrab is the pulpit-minbar, from which the preacher imam reads his sermons to believers during Friday prayers.