Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan and Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of the Tatars, Vasil Shaykhraziev, during his working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Sharafey Bai Mosque — a unique architectural and historical monument of Tatar heritage in Tashkent.

The mosque was built in 1868 by Sharafiddin Zeynagobiddinov (Sharafey Bai), an influential Tatar merchant, philanthropist, and the first chairman of the economic management of the Asian part of Tashkent. He arrived in the city during the Kokand Khanate and played a significant role in the formation of the Tatar community in the region.

The complex created by Sharafey Bai included the mosque, a madrasa, and residential buildings. The mosque building is distinguished by its original architecture, combining domed and wooden elements, carved ganch (plaster), artistic painting, and ornamental motifs. Despite damage and renovations, it has retained much of its historical value.

During the Soviet period, the mosque was used for other purposes, but in 2013, restoration work was initiated by enthusiasts. Inside, the “Kushtut” gallery was established, showcasing items of Islamic and Tatar culture — manuscripts, antique Qurans, calligraphy tools. Today, the mosque building is listed on the balance sheet of the Cultural Heritage Agency under the Culture and Art Development Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan.