Hadum Mosque

A rectangular, dome-covered structure, it belongs to the classic forms of mosque of the Islamic-Kosovar style.

The entrances are covered with floral paintings, geometrical shapes, citations from the Kur'an and arabesques.

In 1999, the surrounding complex was burned to the ground and only the mosque and the minaret along with some damaged arabesques survived.

Mahfil or the gallery, as a constructive, architectural and functional part of the mosque, enriches and breaks the monotony of the volume of prayer hall.

[1][2][3][4] The portico is located on the north-western façade and is of traditional shape, which is found in classical and monumental buildings of this type.

The floor used to be covered with hexagonal terracotta slabs, and it serves as a podium and a base for the column arcades.

[1][2][3][4] Hadum Mosques features paintings and arabesques which are also found on the walls of Islamic-Albanian sacral buildings.

The mural paintings are more present in mihrab, mimber, mahfil, the crown, niches, arches and tropes.

In the written names of Allah, Mohammed and his successors the red, blue, green, ochre, grey and black colors are dominant.

[1][2][3][4] The stonework in the Hadum Mosque is in form of stalactites, designed on the parapet of the minaret balcony.

Windows, the main portal, cornices of the prayer hall, portico and the parapet of the minaret balcony also have similar adornments as mentioned above.

The mosque’s domes have a huge impact on adding dynamics and contrast to the building and giving it an aesthetic appearance.

With its proportions, Hadum Mosque has a very powerful view that gives warmth to the building, the complex around it and that it fits perfectly in The Old Bazaar, Gjakova.

The library, the religious school, the wooden portico were burned down, and the mosque’s minaret was shot off.

As if this religious site had not suffered enough damages, in 2000 the Saudi Joint Relief Committee received permission to restore the complex.

The implementation phase included the restoration of the damaged minaret, dome, portico, windows, façades and the building of the library.

Prayer Hall in Hadum Mosque
Mihrab and Mimber
Mahfil/Gallery in Hadumi Mosque
Hajat portico of Hadum Mosque
The minaret of Hadum Mosque
Stone work of Hadum Mosque