Abdulkasym Madrasah

The Abdulkasym Madrasah was built in the 19th century at the expense of one of the most respected citizens, Sheikh Abdulkasym. According to history, the building was not built in Tashkent by chance. It is known that in the 18th century, one of the pilgrims brought to Tashkent several hairs from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad. The sacred relic was kept in a special room called "Khanaka Muyi Muborak", above the entrance of which there was an inscription: "The hair of Rasul (Prophet Muhammad) himself is laid in this building." The architecture of the madrasah is made in medieval traditions. The facade of the building is decorated with niches and corner guldasts.

The sardoba well with a domed roof, which was located in the center of the courtyard, today resembles a stone elevation. Madrasah students lived in a courtyard surrounded by hujra cells. 150 young men studied here, among whom was the outstanding Uzbek writer of the twentieth century, Abdullah Kodiri.

Today, the madrasah craftsmen make various kinds of souvenirs, paint lacquer boxes with ornaments in the oriental style. Once here, the eyes run away from the varieties and beauty of handmade crafts. Tourists can buy all this here, as a souvenir of fabulous Uzbekistan.