Mosques

Turkestan, a historic city in southern Kazakhstan, is home to several listed mosques and prayer places that serve the local Muslim community. The most prominent among them is the Khoja Ahmad Yassavi Mosque, located about 1.8 km from the city center, a significant landmark for worshippers. Additionally, An-Nur Mosque (1.2 km), Abu Bakr Mosque (1.6 km), and Assalam Mosque (2.4 km on Ulitsa Baytursynova) provide convenient options for daily prayers within the city. These mapped records indicate a solid presence of prayer facilities in Turkestan itself, catering to residents and visitors alike.

Beyond the city limits, the database shows a concentration of mosques in the nearby town of Kentau, approximately 30 km away. Notable listed mosques include Орталық мешіт Кентау (Central Mosque of Kentau, 30.5 km), Балабиқажы Мешіті (30.9 km), Ar-Rakhim Mechet' on Ulitsa Kuralbayeva (31.5 km), and several others such as Äbw Bäkir Atındağı Metjidi on Ulitsa Atatyurka (32.8 km) and БОЛАТҰЛЫ АЛТЫНБЕК МЕШІТІ on Ulitsa Navoi (32.7 km). This suggests that Kentau has a well-established network of prayer places, making it a key area for Muslims in the region.

Other areas with listed prayer places include Karnak, where Tsentral'naya Mechet' on Ulitsa Rakhimova (25.3 km) and Central mosque "Karnak" (25.7 km) are located, as well as Kushata with Бостандық мешіті (21.6 km) and Құшата ауыл мешіті (22.7 km). Further afield, Khantaghy hosts Хантағы мешіті (37 km) and Абдусадык ата Мешіті on Ulitsa Serafimovicha (35 km). The mapped data also includes a mosque in Shashtobe (Chosh Tepa, 29.4 km) and a listing in Molotov, Karnak (Molotov Mechet', 26.8 km). These records illustrate the spread of prayer places across Turkestan and its surrounding communes, providing useful information for Muslims seeking nearby facilities.

The listed mosques include names and addresses, but distances are approximate. Verify exact locations and opening hours directly with each mosque. Contact information such as phone numbers or websites is not provided in the database. For accurate prayer times and facilities, check local sources or visit the mosques in person.