Zehgeri Kemal Mosque

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Construction Year:

16th century

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Zihgirci Seyyid Kemaleddin

Architects:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction
  • It started to be used as the Rifai Dervish Lodge in 1839.
  • After the dervish lodges were closed in 1925, it continued to serve as a mosque.
  • It was restored under the supervision of the Directorate General of Foundations between 1967 and 1970, and its roof, ceiling and minaret were renewed in wood.
- Prominent features
  • It is also known as “Zihgiri Kemal Masjid” and “Zihgirci Masjid”.
  • Its founder, Seyyid Kemaleddin Efendi, is buried in front of the mihrab.
  • The minbar, preacher’s pulpit, mihrab, muezzin’s gallery and women’s gallery are made of wood.
  • Its roof is covered with tiles and its mihrab projects outside.
  • Its wooden minaret is located between two buildings and is squat, and has a single balcony.