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Cafer Ağa Mosque is one of the classic Ottoman-era mosques located in the Mühürdar neighborhood of Istanbul's Kadıköy district. The mosque was built between 1554 and 1557 by Cafer Ağa, one of the leading figures of the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The building stands out for its location, architecture, and intertwined educational and worship functions. History Cafer Ağa Mosque takes its name from its founder, Cafer Ağa. Cafer Ağa was a state official who served in the palace during