Xhamia e Sarandës
Xhamia e Sarandës stands in the heart of Saranda, Albania, as a Sunni mosque with carved-stone walls. Its exterior reflects southern Albanian architecture from the early twentieth century.
Built in 1935, the mosque became possible through contributions from the sisters of King Zog. The building served local worshippers until 1967. That year, religious use ended, other functions took over, and the minaret was demolished. In 1991, political change returned the building to the Muslim community for prayers and religious gatherings. The original structure remains, while a rebuilt minaret has stood above it since 2004.
Inside, separate spaces for women accompany worship areas, wash facilities, and restrooms. Some areas remain inaccessible to wheelchair users. The carved stonework gives the mosque its most distinctive detail, connecting Saranda’s religious life with the craftsmanship of southern Albania.
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