Umuryeri Hacı Beşirağa Mosque
Changes After Its Construction:
- It remained in ruins for a long time.
- The mosque has been restored with the efforts of philanthropists.
- It is located on a military campus and visits require permission.
Prominent Features:
- Its exterior, with its whitewashed walls and small windows, reflects the characteristics of traditional Ottoman provincial mosques.
- Its minaret is simple and small in scale, with a modern covering on its upper part.
- It has an elegant design adorned with wooden ornaments and calligraphy.
- The mihrab is decorated with Arabic calligraphy. On both sides are the Basmala (Muslim invocation meaning “In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious”).
- The minbar is meticulously crafted with woodwork and resembles the design in classical Ottoman mosques.
- Red carpet patterns and ceiling decorations add a warm atmosphere to the space.
- The chandelier offers lighting with a classical Ottoman touch.
