[5] In 1967, Lead Mosque was closed down, just like the other religious institutions, after the anti-religious communist leader Enver Hoxha declared Albania an atheist state.

Unlike many mosques that were destroyed during this time, it survived from the communist regime, probably because it was declared a Cultural Monument in 1948.

The very first religious rally was held in this mosque by Hafiz Sabri Koçi, after 23 years of state atheism.

[2] The mosque closely mirrors the classical Ottoman architecture of Istanbul, Turkey, which was pioneered by architect Mimar Sinan of the 16th century.

[3] The mosque is built with hewn stones of almost the same size, which creates a pleasant construction symmetry.