Sakirin Mosque: The first modern mosque designed by a woman
In the heart of Istanbul’s Uskudar stands the Sakirin Mosque, widely regarded as the first modern mosque designed by a woman.
Producer: Hatice Cagla Gunaydin, Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk / TRT World
In the heart of Istanbul’s Uskudar stands the Sakirin Mosque, designed by award-winning designer Zeynep Fadillioglu, widely regarded as the first woman to design a mosque.
Bringing together centuries of traditional artistry with contemporary design, it is a space laden with symbolism and meaning.