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"Anig Village Mosque"

The Anig Village Mosque stands prominently at the heart of Gusar village in Azerbaijan, situated within its historic district atop a lofty hill. Also referred to as the “Crown of the Mahal” or “Taj Mahal,” owing to its architectural resemblance to the iconic mosque in India, this sacred site carries profound cultural and religious significance. Commissioned in 1330 (1911) according to the Hijri-lunar calendar, the mosque was erected through the patronage of Sheikh Abumuslum, a testament to the enduring legacy of Islamic architectural tradition.
The mosque is rectangular in shape and constructed from river stones. It comprises a large prayer hall. The walls of the mosque are adorned with colorful paintings and patterns, which have retained their original appearance despite not being updated. These paintings are created using dyes obtained from natural plant roots. The mosque is crowned with one large dome and four smaller domes, all covered with patterned metal on the outside and decorated with wood on the inside.
It is believed that the mosque was erected on the site of a pre-existing mosque structure dating back approximately 300 years.
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On the occasion of the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis on March 31st, activists from various Youth and Sports Departments across the republic, coordinated by the Guba-Khachmaz Regional Youth and Sports Department, visited the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba.

Noteworthy is the participation of these activists from the Youth and Sports Departments under the Ministry of Youth and Sports in the initiative titled “One tree, one thousand breaths,” spearheaded by the Complex. Their involvement led to the planting of hundreds of trees, contributing to the initiative’s success.

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On the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the genocide perpetrated against Azerbaijanis on March 31st, a commemorative event was conducted at the Genocide Memorial Complex. The event was jointly organized by the State Service for the Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Executive Power of Guba region, and the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba, drawing a mass attendance.

Notable attendees at the event included Mr. Ilgar Mahmudov, the head of the Guba R&H, Mrs. Sabina Hajiyeva, the head of the State Service for the Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as Dr. Kahraman Agayev, the head of the archaeological monuments collection sector of the ANAS Institute of Archeology, Ethnography, and Anthropology. Representatives from law enforcement agencies, local executive authorities, department heads, enterprises, organizations, media outlets, and tens of thousands of individuals participated.

The event commenced with the laying of flowers at the monument of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, followed by homage paid at the monument erected in memory of the victims of the 1918 genocide. Participants also explored the museum within the complex and viewed a photo exhibition by Belarusian photographer Lev Dashkevich, capturing scenes from 1918.

The conclusion of the event featured Sabina Hajiyeva, head of the State Service for Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, addressing questions posed by journalists.