The Juma Mosque in Tbilisi's old town is an 18th-century building that serves both Sunni and Shia Muslim communities — a rare arrangement anywhere in the world, and a reflection of Tbilisi's historically cosmopolitan character. The congregation is mainly Azerbaijani and Iranian in origin, reflecting the city's centuries-long position on the trade routes between the Middle East and the Caucasus.
The mosque stands in the Abanotubani district, close to the sulphur baths. The architecture is relatively modest by mosque standards — a single-storey building with a small minaret — but the interior is well-maintained and regularly used. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times; dress modestly and remove shoes before entering.