A new mosque named “Bukhara” has officially opened in the Turkish province of Hatay, highlighting growing humanitarian ties between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

The mosque was built with the participation of Uzbekistan and is seen as a gesture of appreciation for the support provided after the devastating earthquake that struck southern Türkiye in 2023, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

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Located in a residential area designed for around 3,200 families, the mosque can accommodate up to 500 worshippers at a time and was constructed in a modern architectural style with full facilities for religious services.

The February 6, 2023 earthquake-one of the most powerful in Türkiye’s history-registered magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6, killing more than 57,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The disaster caused over $100 billion in damages and continues to require long-term reconstruction efforts.

Following the tragedy, international rescue teams joined relief operations, including specialists from Uzbekistan who took part in search-and-rescue missions and provided medical assistance.

As part of ongoing reconstruction in Hatay, a residential complex named “Uzbekistan” was also built for families who lost their homes, further symbolizing deepening humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.