Mosques • Bukhara

Bukhara, a historic city in Uzbekistan, offers a rich tapestry of Islamic heritage with numerous mosques and prayer places. Based on available mapped records, there are 20 listed prayer places within a 50 km radius of the city center. The majority are concentrated in Bukhara itself, including prominent historic mosques such as the Kalan Mosque near the Po-i-Kalyan complex, the Bolo Hauz Mosque, and the Khoja Gaukushon mosque. Other notable listed mosques in the city include the Baland Mosque, Khalifah Khudaydad Mosque, Hoja Zayniddin Mosque, and Volidai Abdulaziz Khan Mosque. These are spread across central areas, with addresses on streets like Mehtar Ambar St, Djubor St, and Samarkand St, indicating a well-established prayer-place presence in the old city and surrounding neighborhoods.

Beyond the city center, the mapped data shows prayer places in nearby towns and communes. To the east, the town of Kogon hosts at least two listed mosques: Mechet' and the "Hazrati Bilol" mosque. To the north, Gijduvon features the Abduxoliq Gʻijduvoniy Jome Masjidi and Imom Buxoriy Jome Masjidi. The settlement of Galaasiya includes the Buxoro tumani Imom al Buxoriy jome` masjidi (new). Additionally, the village of Chandyr has a listed prayer place called HAKKIM MULLO MIR. These locations show that the implantation of mosques and prayer rooms extends across the Bukhara Region, serving both urban and rural communities.

For Muslims living in or visiting Bukhara, the city offers a dense network of prayer places within walking distance in the historic center. The listed mosques range from centuries-old architectural landmarks to modern community masjids. New arrivals, students, workers, and families will find that the central area around Po-i-Kalyan and the old city streets provides convenient access to multiple prayer options. The presence of mosques in outlying towns like Kogon and Gijduvon also ensures that those traveling or residing outside the city center have access to prayer facilities. This coverage, based on available mapped records, reflects a vibrant Muslim life in Bukhara and its surroundings.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as some are located in nearby towns like Kogon (11.8 km) or Gijduvon (42.3 km). Contact information such as phone numbers or websites is not provided in the listings; verify details directly with local sources. Opening hours and prayer times may vary; it is advisable to confirm with the mosque or community.