Azimov Mosque Kazan is a national monument of religious architecture. The mosque was built in the years 1887-1890 on the site of an old wooden mosque in 1804, the year of construction. Author of the project of the mosque is unknown. The architectural form of the structure - the national-romantic eclecticism. Donated funds for the construction of one of the richest merchants, the owner of two factories - MM Azimov.

Azimov Mosque floor with a minaret whose height is 51 meters. This mosque - ie Juma Friday, cathedral. It is made a collective prayer of the Muslim community in the Friday afternoon, called Juma - prayer.

The interior decoration is widely used in the eastern, Muslim motifs.

With Azimov Mosque whole dynasty of clerics associated with the name Abdulgafarovy. The founder of the dynasty Abdulvali Abdulgafarov, served in the mosque in the position of Imam - Khatib from 1849 to 1888. Then, the post he was succeeded by a son - Hisametdinov Abdulvalievich Abdulgafarov (1849 - 1923 years).

From 1930 to 1992 the building of the mosque was not used for religious purposes. Building a long time was in a derelict state in the heart of the industrial area of ​​the city. In 1989 the building of the mosque was returned to believers. In 1990 - 1992 years. the mosque was reconstructed and renovated. The project of reconstruction of facades and interiors by the architect Bilyalov RV Now, Azimov Mosque is one of the best architectural monuments of Kazan.

Currently, the mosque used by the Muslim community. Its territory is madrassa and wooden house stands in which he lives, Mullah.