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Construction on the Taksim Mosque, which began in Istanbul on February 17, 2017, has come to an end.
The mosque, which has a closed area where 2,500 people can pray at the same time, will open for worship in April 2021.
The construction of the Taksim mosque, which was built by Şefik Birkiye and Selim Dalaman, the architects of the Presidential Complex, was suspended on March 15 due to the coronavirus epidemic.
THE GREAT SECTION OF THE EXTERIOR IS FINISHED
Construction work on the mosque, which resumed on June 1, continues without slowing down. Workers work by following the rules of social distance and wearing masks.
Most of the exterior work on the mosque was completed and its windows installed. Productions and decorations continue inside the mosque.
“IT WILL BE VERY PRECIOUS FOR TAKSIM”
Beyoğlu Mayor Haydar Ali Yıldız, who visited the Taksim Mosque construction after Friday prayers, received information, “With enthusiasm and curiosity, we are looking forward to the day when the Taksim Mosque opens. I visit the mosque from time to time and follow the works on site. When it’s finished, it will be very valuable to Taksim. Although the works are not going as fast as we would like due to the pandemic, they are still continuing. “ I speak.
FINISHED MINARE COATINGS
Yıldız saying that the minaret covers were completed and opened, “The cladding of the facade has been completed, windows and frames have been installed in their places. Preparations are being made for the day when it will open for worship in the Selamlık section. The floor arrangement continues under the carpet inside the mosque. Work is underway to install wood and marble cladding. Likewise, the construction of the prefabricated modules (facade cladding system) has begun and their assembly will be carried out ”. used expressions.
80 PERCENT COMPLETED, PLANNED TO OPEN IN RAMADAN
Yıldız said that 75-80 percent of the construction of the mosque was completed, “The interior decoration will be finished as of the end of January. If we take into account the latest work done by the interior decoration and calligraphers, we will open the Taksim Mosque to worship with great enthusiasm in Ramadan, that is to say in April, the preparations continue in this direction. He said.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING IS NEAR FINISHED
Yıldız, who stated that 2,500 people can pray at the same time, “The construction of the car park is nearing completion, the roof work is finished. In addition, the mosque will be a cultural and exhibition center where works of Turkish Islamic art will be exhibited. Both will fill an important need in terms of worship, add value to Taksim, Beyoğlu and Istanbul, and satisfy the need for parking. ” I speak.
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