A living shrine
Open to all once more
Today Bibi-Heybat is a working mosque and one of the main spiritual centres of Azerbaijan. People come to pray at the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum and simply to see the revived shrine above the sea.
The rebirth of Bibi-Heybat became a symbol of the return of the country's religious heritage after decades of bans. The mosque is visited by both the faithful and tourists from all over the world.
The mosque stands right by the highway at the southern entrance to Baku, on the Caspian shore, so it is easy to reach at any time.
A working mosque
Bibi-Heybat is a living mosque, where prayers are held daily; it is especially crowded on Fridays and feast days.
Place of pilgrimage
Pilgrims come to the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum from all over Azerbaijan and from abroad.
Symbol of rebirth
The restoration of the mosque became a sign of the return of spiritual heritage after the Soviet decades.
Visitors from everywhere
Bibi-Heybat is part of the routes around Baku; it is visited by the faithful and by tourists who value its architecture.
How to get there
The mosque stands on the Caspian shore by the Baku–Alat highway, at the southern entrance to the city; the drive from the centre takes only minutes.
Respect for the place
This is a working shrine: entry is free, but visitors keep to modest dress and quiet.
Inside todaySilence and light
A place where people pray again
Inside the revived mosque silence, light and prayer reign once more. Marble, tiles and golden calligraphy create an atmosphere of peace at the very edge of the sea.
For many, Bibi-Heybat is not a museum but a living place of faith, to which they return again and again.