Shali, Chechnya, North Caucasus, Russia
Mosque · Modern · 21st Century
The Pride of Muslims Mosque (Prophet Muhammad Mosque) is located in the city of Shali, Chechnya. It is considered the largest mosque in Europe, with a capacity of 30,000 people inside and up to 70,000 in the surrounding grounds. The mosque is built from pure white Thassos marble from Greece.
Construction: 2012 – 2019
Founder: Ramzan Kadyrov
Key figures: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) - Dedicated to
Significance: The largest mosque in Europe, capable of holding 30,000 worshippers inside.
- 2019: Inaugurated
Architectural styles: Central Asian, Islamic
Architects: Uzbek Architects
Materials: White Marble (Thassos), Gold
- White Marble: Entirely clad in pure white Greek marble.
- Gardens: Surrounded by extensive gardens with fountains and roses.
- Scale: Massive scale and intricate detailing.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Active mosque.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://chechnya.gov.ru
Address: Shali, Chechnya, Russia
Coordinates: 43.1486, 45.9014