Ukraine: Seven of the country's most important mosques

Crimean Tatar men pray at a mosque in Bakhchysarai.
Crimean Tatar men pray at a mosque in Bakhchysarai.

Islam in Ukraine dates back to the 14th century, when its Mongol rulers converted to Islam. Today, only a few Muslims live in Ukraine, where there were once almost 1,500 mosques.