Today, Friday Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, inaugurated the new Hassan Basri Mosque at the Arg and led the Friday prayer.
The inauguration ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Ministers, cabinet ministers, the Chief of Army, and heads of various Islamic Emirate departments. Notably, Sheikh Faqir Mohammad Mohammadi recited verses from the Holy Quran before the prayer, subsequently offering supplication for the prosperity of the country, its citizens, and the broader Islamic community.
The Hassan Basri Grand Mosque constructed utilizing materials sourced from across Afghanistan, including Herat’s Chisht Sharif marble, Helmand marble, Maidan Wardak stone, and Kunar and Nuristan wood. Spanning 627 square meters, including green areas, the mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 worshipers at one time.
The foundation stone of the mosque was laid on 1401 AH by Prime Minister Alhaj Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund. The mosque features a dome, four minarets, a library, dedicated spaces for teaching and prayer, central heating, and facilities for hot and cold water. Additionally, it includes a control room for electricity, internet services, and sound systems.
