Jami Mosque in Chorsu Square

The true decoration of Kokand square Chorsu is the ancient mosque of Jami. People cannot imagine their hometown without this magnificent mosque. She always seemed to be here. Indeed, in the historical chronicles of the IX-XII centuries there are references to the cathedral mosque in Kokand, which stood on the same place, on Chorsu Square. But during the Mongol conquests, the Jami Mosque, like the entire city, was destroyed.

However, the current mosque belongs to the XIX century. In 1805, the Kokand ruler Olimkhan began the construction of the cathedral mosque, but the construction was stopped: the rector of the mosque resisted the construction of the mosque with funds collected by force from the people. And only in 1814, the enlightened and humane ruler of the Kokand Khanate - Umarkhan (brother of Olimkhan) again began the construction of the Jami mosque, which is rightfully considered the brainchild of Umarkhan. He invited a talented architect from Ura-Tube to lead the construction. Under his leadership, 200 equally talented builders worked. Two years later, the Jami Mosque was built. It was truly a monumental building. The fame of its beauty spread far beyond Kokand.

The western part of the huge courtyard of the mosque is occupied by an extensive aivan, the roof of which is supported by 98 columns, and khanaka. Aivan columns are a special work of art. They are finely painted with colors with the addition of gold. Hanaka is famous for its high painted ceiling. The walls of the mosque still retain filigree ganch carvings. On the perimeter of the yard were located hujras, training classes, since the mosque operated and madrasah. Madrasah operated until 1918, the mosque until 1930.