The great mosque built by Sultan Mehmet II is considered one of the most important mosques of the Ottoman period in Kosovo.The year of construction of this mosque is engraved on the plaque (kitaben), which is located above the main gate and which says:
“O Lord of the Universe, make (this Mosque) stand long.
During the whole life of humanity which Sultan Mehmed
He built and raised this building.
The mosque of Sultan Mehmed, the father of the conquerors (triumphs)
(mosque) For believers (it is) like a garden of paradise (Paradise).
(that) grants them (believers) the best taste in the soul.
When Sadiu saw this beautiful work
He marked his (isospecific) date with the words "the time of the gathering of the ascetics"
Year 1460/461.”