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The Skopje Mosque, constructed by the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV), is approaching the final stages of construction in North Macedonia’s capital.
The mosque, whose foundation was laid in 2017, is expected to open for worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan, marking a significant addition to the city’s religious and cultural landscape.
Situated in Skopje’s Tophane neighborhood, the mosque’s design draws on the architectural style of Istanbul’s Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, featuring two 48-meter-tall minarets and a comprehensive kulliye layout.
The indoor prayer hall will accommodate approximately 1,000 worshippers, while outdoor areas will bring the total capacity to 3,200 people.
The mosque complex also includes offices for the Islamic Community of North Macedonia, a 250-seat conference hall, retail spaces, offices for the Religious Affairs Counsellor from the Turkish Embassy, and a 36-vehicle parking lot.
Mustafa Bodur, Religious Affairs Counsellor at the Turkish Embassy in Skopje, said the mosque is intended to serve not only as a place of worship but also as a center for social and cultural activities in the community.
The mosque will host all daily prayers during Ramadan, starting with the first tarawih prayer, and will also feature Quran recitations (mukabele) and sermons.
Construction on the remaining sections will pause during the holy month and resume after Eid, with full completion and a grand inauguration scheduled for 2026.
Skopje Mufti Qenan Ismaili highlighted the mosque’s role as a symbol of strong institutional and cultural ties between Türkiye and North Macedonia.
“With imams from Türkiye and local Skopje imams, the mosque will embody unity, peace, and harmony,” he said.
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