The Hadum Aga Mosque is an integral part of the urban ensemble “Old Bazaar” in Gjakova, specifically located at its core. It was built in 1594–1595 by Hadum Sulejman Efendi – Hadum Aga. This structure has served as a sacred building (mosque), while within its complex there is also a mejtep (religious school), which functioned as a place for religious education.
The mosque complex consists of the mosque itself, the minaret, the mejtep, the ablution facility (abdesthana), old graves, and a library, which is one of the oldest libraries in Kosovo. The central point of the ensemble is undoubtedly the mosque building, which occupies the central position within the entire site.
The entrance portico covered with three domes, the central dome, the rich exterior and interior decorations, and the restored minaret are elements of one of the most beautiful monuments in Kosovo’s cultural heritage. The graves are also of special value and are considered very old.
The mejtep was restored shortly after the war (2001–2002), while the library was restored in 2016–2017. Based on its historical, artistic, scientific, social, and spiritual values, the Hadum Aga Mosque was declared a permanently protected asset in 2016 by the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage.