Hazrat Sultan Mosque

Mosque One of Kazakhstan's largest mosques in Astana

Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Astana is a large contemporary mosque known for its domes and minarets; visitors come for its architecture and cultural-significance ceremonies.

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Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a major contemporary mosque in Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan, and is among the country’s largest Islamic complexes. It was completed in the 2010s and is noted for its scale, central dome and multiple minarets.

The complex includes a large central prayer hall under a prominent dome and several minarets that shape the skyline around the site. Decorative stonework, marble interiors and Islamic motifs feature throughout the mosque’s architecture.

The mosque was built as part of Astana’s modern development in the 2010s and was intended as a national religious and cultural centre. It has become a significant place of worship and a prominent landmark in the capital’s built environment.

Hazrat Sultan Mosque stands within the urban fabric of Astana and is accessible from the city’s main districts; it is a short drive from the central administrative areas of the capital.

  • Visitor protocol: Non-Muslim visitors are generally welcome outside of major prayer times; modest dress is expected and footwear is removed before entering prayer areas.

What to See #

  • Main prayer hall: A large central prayer hall capped by a main dome that hosts the principal congregational services and can accommodate several thousand worshippers.
  • Minarets: Four tall minarets that frame the mosque complex and are visible across the surrounding city skyline.
Hazrat Sultan Mosque
Hazrat Sultan Mosque, Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan
51.1250, 71.4722
Open for daily prayers; visiting hours vary (usually daytime)
Free entry; donations accepted

How to Get to Hazrat Sultan Mosque #

The mosque is located centrally in Nur-Sultan (Astana), near the Ishim River embankment. From downtown, it’s a short taxi ride or a 15-25 minute walk depending on starting point. Local buses and city taxis serve the area.

Tips for Visiting Hazrat Sultan Mosque #

  • Visit at late-afternoon prayer for the interior light and the crowd of worshippers; photography is generally permitted but be discreet during services.
  • Combine with a walk along the Ishim River embankments for views of the mosque's multiple domes and minarets.

Best Time to Visit Hazrat Sultan Mosque #

Summer (June-August) offers comfortable conditions for exploring the mosque complex; winter visits are dramatic but require serious cold-weather preparation.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-30°C
Warm, long days and easiest conditions for walking around the mosque and its plaza.
Winter
Dec-Feb · −30-−5°C
Extremely cold; the mosque's interiors are warm but outdoor touring is harsh.

Weather & Climate near Hazrat Sultan Mosque #

Climate

Hazrat Sultan Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -11°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -10°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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