Mukhtarov Sunni Mosque of Vladikavkaz

The Sunni Mosque or the Mukhtarov Mosque is a historic mosque on the left bank of the Terek River in Vladikavkaz Russia. The mosque owes its name to the Azerbaijani millionaire Murtuza Mukhtarov who financed its construction in 1900-1908. The architect Jozef Plosko was inspired by Al-Azhar and other mosques of Cairo. Plosko was also the architect of Mukhtarov Palace in Baku.