White Mosque — Attraction in городское поселение Болгар

White Mosque (Ak Mosque), nestled near the Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex in Tatarstan, is a modern architectural masterpiece and a vivid symbol of faith, culture, and revival. Opened in 2012, it was inaugurated as part of a broader initiative to revive Bolgar’s legacy as the cradle of Islam for Volga Bulgaria.

Clad entirely in pristine white marble, the mosque stands beside a courtyard surrounded by an arcade of 88 slender columns and a reflective fountain. Its two elegant minarets soar 46.5 m high, flanking a main dome of 10 m in diameter. Inside, the dome rises to about 17 m, bathing the space in gentle, natural light.

Though modest in scale—serving around 300 worshippers (plus 180 women on a mezzanine level)—this mosque forms an integrated complex with a madrasa, imam residence, and conference facilities. Together they serve educational and community functions, hosting daily prayers, Quran recitations, religious classes, and interfaith dialogue.

Inspired by global Islamic architecture and likened by locals to a "Northern Taj Mahal," the mosque’s mirrored reflection on the fountain, stained-glass embellishments, and symbolic spaces make it visually striking. At night, the illumination gives the complex a magical aura against the calm Tatar landscape.

The mosque holds special significance—it houses a sacred relic: a hair of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), gifted by the Supreme Mufti of Russia. It’s not only a place of worship but a spiritual and cultural center linking past...

The White Mosque is a young architectural monument, which has become an integral part of the culture of the Great Bolgar, built in 2012 near the entrance to the city. The grandeur and scope of the building attracts travelers, and the oriental colours and interior of the mosque create the atmosphere of a true eastern fairy tale. The Great Bolgar interested not only for Muslims, but for tourists of other faiths. A visit to this city an amazing opportunity to touch not only the culture and religion of another people, but the rich history...

Beautiful and nice, similarly to kul sharif masjid, The White Mosque is a modern mosque in the Bolgar. Since 2010, on the initiative of the first President of Tatarstan Shaimiev in Bulgar, a large-scale implementation of the Vozrozhdenie program of the Republican Foundation for the Preservation and Development of Bulgar and Sviyazhsk began , including the restoration and reconstruction of historic sites and the construction of new cultural and...