Rahime Sultan Camii

Rahime Sultan Camii is a historical place of worship located in the Uzunkum Neighborhood of the Sapanca District in Sakarya Province. The structure was commissioned in 1892 (Hijri 1310) by Rahime Sultan, the fourth wife of Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid. Upon completion and opening for worship, Hafız Abdullah Refet Efendi was appointed as the first imam by the imperial palace. The mosque continues to serve as a place of worship to this day.

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The structure was built using rubble stone and brick masonry techniques. The front facade features arched windows. The interior of the mosque, which has a domed design, is adorned with carvings. Above the central window on the front facade is a tuğra belonging to Sultan Abdülmecid.

The interior of the mosque does not feature classical wall decorations (tezyinat); instead, Islamic calligraphy is placed within framed panels. The minbar is an original element dating from the time of construction. Similarly, the chandelier, balcony, and floor tiles on the front interior wall are among the mosque’s original components. An Ottoman Turkish inscription is located in the vestibule area.

Throughout its history, the structure has been affected by natural disasters. It underwent repairs following the 1967 earthquake. During the earthquake of 17 August 1999, the mosque’s minaret collapsed and was subsequently rebuilt.

The mosque is located 12 kilometers from the center of Sakarya city, immediately behind Uzunkum Village Primary School. To the left of the building is a cemetery.