Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque Mosque

Address: Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque (Heart of Chechnya), Grozny, Chechnya, Russia

Hours: Open outside of prayer times; hours vary (check local sources)

The Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque is a major mosque in Grozny, Chechnya, named after the region’s former leader Akhmad Kadyrov. It is one of the largest and most prominent mosques in the North Caucasus and serves as both a place of worship and a city landmark.

Architectural features include a large gilded central dome flanked by four tall minarets and an expansive prayer hall designed to accommodate large congregational prayers. The mosque complex is used for daily worship, Friday prayers and major religious occasions.

The mosque was built in the post-conflict reconstruction period for Grozny and was opened in the late 2000s as part of wider urban redevelopment. It symbolizes cultural and religious restoration in the city following years of conflict.

The mosque stands on the banks of the Sunzha River within central Grozny and is visible from multiple points across the rebuilt city.

• Local landmark: Often called the “Heart of Grozny,” the mosque is a dominant visual landmark in the city due to its large gilded dome and four minarets.

The mosque is in Grozny city centre. Grozny has road and some regional air connections; check current travel advisories before planning a visit to the region.

• Respect local customs and mosque visiting protocols - dress modestly and check prayer times before visiting.
• The central prayer hall and its carpets are a highlight; photography may be restricted inside during services.
• Observe the building's decorative tilework and Qur'anic inscriptions for a sense of twentieth-century Chechen religious revival.