Faith / Mosque
Kahramanmaraş Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
The landmark building of the Dulkadirid period; heavily damaged in the earthquake, it was restored and reopened for worship on the Night of Power in March 2026.
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Its story
The mosque was commissioned between 1442 and 1454 by Süleyman Bey, the Dulkadirid Bey, and expanded in the 16th century in the time of Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey. Its stone minaret, showing Syrian influence, is distinctive in the city's skyline. Heavily damaged in the earthquakes of 6 February 2023, the building was strengthened through the restoration of the General Directorate of Foundations, supported by laser scanning. Closed for 1135 days, the mosque reopened for worship on the Night of Power (Kadir Gecesi) in 2026.
Key facts
- Photo
- The photo dates from before the earthquake (before 6 February 2023); the building looks different today.
- Period
- Dulkadirid, 15th century
- Status
- Restoration completed; reopened for worship in March 2026.
Location
37.58472, 36.92667
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Mosque_of_Marash | https://www.yenisafak.com/gundem/kahramanmarasin-simgesi-ulu-camiinde-1135-gun-sonra-ilk-namaz-4806572 | https://www.takvim.com.tr/guncel/2026/03/16/asirlik-emanet-kadir-gecesinde-yeniden-ayakta-ulu-cami-ibadete-acildi