Muyi Muborak and Tilla Shaikh Madrasah, Tashkent
Muyi Muborak Madrasah was built in the 16th century. The hair of the Prophet Muhammad is stored in the madrasah , in connection with which it got its name. The madrasah houses the library of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan. The library's fund contains the Qur'an of Usman , which dates back to 644-648, as well as about 20 thousand books and manuscripts, translations of the Qur'an in more than 30 languages.
According to some sources, Muyi Muborak (“Sacred Hair”) Madrasah was rebuilt in 1856-1857. by decree of the Kokand Khan Mirza Ahmed Kushbegi.
Another building of the Hazrati Imam Ensemble that stands beside Muyi Muborak Madrasah is the Tilla Shaikh Madrasah, which was built at the expense of one of the richest people in Tashkent in the 19th century, Tilla Shaikh, and consists of two parts - mihrabs for the convenience of worshipers.
According to some sources, Muyi Muborak (“Sacred Hair”) Madrasah was rebuilt in 1856-1857. by decree of the Kokand Khan Mirza Ahmed Kushbegi.
Another building of the Hazrati Imam Ensemble that stands beside Muyi Muborak Madrasah is the Tilla Shaikh Madrasah, which was built at the expense of one of the richest people in Tashkent in the 19th century, Tilla Shaikh, and consists of two parts - mihrabs for the convenience of worshipers.
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Sight Name: Muyi Muborak and Tilla Shaikh Madrasah
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Religious
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