🕌 Gateway of Faith – Hazrat Khizr Mosque, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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📍 Hazrat Khizr Mosque, Tashkent Road, near Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Hazrat Khizr Mosque is one of Samarkand’s oldest and most spiritually revered places — originally built in the 8th century and lovingly restored in the 19th. Dedicated to Khizr, the eternal traveler and guide in Islamic tradition, the mosque stands on a gentle hill overlooking the city, its red-tiled roof and delicate wooden carvings setting it apart from Samarkand’s grand turquoise domes.

Though smaller than the city’s monumental mosques, Hazrat Khizr holds deep spiritual energy. It is also the resting place of Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan’s first president, adding national significance to its sacred charm.

🧭 Tips for Visitors:
• Climb the short path to enjoy panoramic views over Samarkand
• Visit early morning or just before sunset for soft lighting and fewer crowds
• Dress modestly and speak quietly — it’s a functioning mosque and revered shrine
• Combine with nearby Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis just a few steps away
• The mosque’s woodwork and painted ceiling are uniquely intricate — don’t miss the details

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Post by Skytoucher R | Jul 16, 2025