Mashkhur Jusup Kopeyev Mosque

The mosque was erected in honor of Mashkhur Jusup Kopeyev, famous scientist and poet, who was even recognized as a saint.   

This mosque is one of the largest religious buildings in Kazakhstan. It is the main mosque of Pavlodar, located in the center of the town. In its architectural concept the traditions of Islam and the national Kazakh motifs are mixed. Magnificent minarets and a bright blue dome shaped like a shanyrak (a main part of a yurt) complement the town's skyline. The mosque is a two-storey building: on the first floor there is a library, a museum and main prayer hall, while on the second floor there is a wedding hall, women's prayer hall, auditoriums, and a dining room.