Sheki: As part of their visit to Sheki city, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, along with Arzu Aliyeva, visited the Sheki Khan’s Mosque Complex, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Vugar Mammadov, the imam of the mosque, provided the sisters with detailed information about the Complex. The Sheki Khan’s Mosque Complex, dating back to the 18th century, holds significance as one of the city’s crucial religious, cultural, historical, and architectural monuments. Historical sources and inscriptions on the monument reveal that the mosque was constructed by Haji Mahammadhuseyn Khan.
Vugar Mammadov highlighted that the Heydar Aliyev Foundation undertook restoration efforts for the historic mosque complex. A museum was established on the site, showcasing exhibits from the Sheki Khanate period and material and cultural artifacts collected from various sources. The museum illustrates the history of the creation and development of the Sheki Khanate and its role in the history of national statehood.
During their visit, Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva received a copy of the Holy Quran as a gift.