The Chronicle of Muhammed Enveri Kadić The work Tārīh-i Enverī, comprising 11,196 entries across 28 volumes, has been summarized, thematically indexed, and translated into Bosnian within the framework of a joint project undertaken by the Turkish Historical Society and the Gazi Husrev-beg Library in Sarajevo.
The publication is accessible via the following link. …founded
       in 1537. Whatever is left from madrasah construction expenses is to be used for purchase of good books that shall be read in the madrasah and rewritten by readers interested in science. Peace and quiet
Reading rooms The Library offers two modern equipped reading rooms, with over 100 seats. One is for students and the other is for researchers. An invaluable
library treasure The Funds of Gazi Husrev-bey Library keep valuable and centuries-old manuscripts, printed books, magazines, as well as rich archive collection in three Oriental and several European languages. Museum exhibits
of great value Exhibits from the religious and everyday life of Bosnia and Herzegovina are shown in the Museum of Gazi Husrev-bey Library. They illuminate its Islamic tradition and cultural past.

Working hours of library: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 16:00

Working hours of our reading rooms: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00 Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

16907
Manuscripts
200000
Library units
850
ML of archival material
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News, Notice board, Announcements, Virtual exhibits, New titles…

Notice board, News 07.10.2026. NOTICE
News 01.10.2026. Petnaest godina od smrti Nedžada Ibrišimovića „Osluškivanje Vječnika“: Sjećanje na književno stvaralaštvo Nedžada Ibrišimovića
Notice board, News 21.08.2026. ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice board, News 13.07.2026. U povodu smrti Njegovog Visočanstva šejha Hamada bin Khalife Al Thanija
Notice board 03.07.2026. Poziv na saradnju u 47. broju časopisa “Anali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke”
News 01.07.2026. Potpisan sporazum između Ministarstva za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade Kantona Sarajevo i Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke
Announcements, News 15.06.2026. Najava: Izložba „Blagodarja medresa“ u okviru 516. Dana Ajavatovice
Notice board 15.06.2026. ANNOUNCEMENT
News 11.06.2026. Dogovorena saradnja između Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke i Svjetlostkomerca
News 10.06.2026. U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci održana promocija knjiga o predškolskom odgoju i vjerskim odgojnim aktivnostima

NOTICE

We would like to inform our users and members that, due to organizational activities, the Reading Room and the Museum
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Petnaest godina od smrti Nedžada Ibrišimovića „Osluškivanje Vječnika“: Sjećanje na književno stvaralaštvo Nedžada Ibrišimovića

U Velikoj sali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u Sarajevu danas je održan program „Osluškivanje Vječnika“, posvećen jednom od najznačajnijih bosanskohercegovačkih književnika
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ANNOUNCEMENT

We inform users and visitors that the Gazi Husrev-beg Library in Sarajevo will be closed on Tuesday, 25th August 2026,
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U povodu smrti Njegovog Visočanstva šejha Hamada bin Khalife Al Thanija

S dubokim poštovanjem i tugom danas (12.7.2026.) primili smo vijest o smrti Njegovog Visočanstva šejha Hamada bin Khalife Al-Thanija, bivšeg
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Poziv na saradnju u 47. broju časopisa “Anali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke”

Pozivamo vas na saradnju u novom, 47. broju časopisa Anali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke. U godišnjaku Anali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke tretiraju se islamske naučne
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Potpisan sporazum između Ministarstva za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade Kantona Sarajevo i Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke

U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci u Sarajevu danas je potpisan sporazum između Ministarstva za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade Kantona Sarajevo
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Najava: Izložba „Blagodarja medresa“ u okviru 516. Dana Ajavatovice

U okviru 516. Dana Ajvatovice, u Elči Ibrahim-pašinoj medresi u Travniku, večeras (15.6.2026) će biti otvorena izložba „Blagodarja medresa“ u
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ANNOUNCEMENT

We inform users, members, and visitors that the Gazi Husrev-bey Library in Sarajevo will be closed on Tuesday, June 16,
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Dogovorena saradnja između Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke i Svjetlostkomerca

Gazi Husrev-begovu biblioteku danas je posjetio direktor kompanije Svjetlostkomerc d.d. Sarajevo, gospodin Vedad Halilović, zajedno s uglednim univerzitetskim profesorom prof.
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U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci održana promocija knjiga o predškolskom odgoju i vjerskim odgojnim aktivnostima

U svečanoj atmosferi Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke, 8. juna 2026. godine održana je promocija dvije stručne publikacije koje predstavljaju značajan doprinos
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Organization

Funds

Gazi Husrev-bey Library currently holds about 200.000 library items (manuscripts, printed books, magazines and various documents) in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Bosnian and some other European languages. More than 10,500 library units are manuscript codices with approximately 20,000 works in Islamic sciences, oriental languages, fine literature, philosophy, logic, history, medicine, veterinary science, mathematics, astronomy and other sciences.
Fond rukopisa
Manuscript fund
Fond orijentalistike
Orientalistic fund
Fond periodike
Periodicals fund
Evropski fond
European fund
Fond osmanske građe
Archives fund
Arhiv IZ u BiH
Archive of the Islamic Community
Fond fototeke
Photographic collection
Peace and quiet

Reading rooms

The reading room is divided according to the purpose of its use. The student reading room provides an environment for learning, while the research room enables the study of old archive documents and manuscripts in digitized form.

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Student reading room

In addition to the benefits of a study space and free wireless internet signal, each seat has an electrical outlet enabling students to use laptops for longer periods of time.

  • 100 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
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Research reading room

It is intended for anyone who wants to use the manuscript and archive material of the Library in their research work. This type of documentation is available in digitalized form and can be read only on computers in the reading room.

  • 24 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • 8 računara za čitanje digitalizirane građe
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Frequently asked questions

Your membership implies the right to use all funds, reading rooms and other public spaces of Gazi Husrev-bey Library.

Working hours
Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Exhibits of exceptional value

Museum

Numerous contents of the Library are complemented with a permanent exhibition of artefacts that provide the visitors with an insight into the way of life, work, religious practice, customs and folklore of Bosniaks who lived in BiH.

We recommend group visits to the Museum to be booked in advance so that the Library may provide a guided tour of the Museum.

Book a group visit

Cijena ulaznice: 5KM
Popust za učenike i studente
Working hours
Mon – Fri from 09:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Ideal conditions for the organization of congress and conference meetings

Congress hall and conference rooms

The new building of the Gazi Husrev-bey Library offers the most modern multimedia spaces suitable for conferences, promotions, meetings, seminars and all kinds of academic, scientific, business and other gatherings. There are four halls, which, in addition to technical support, also include services of cafeteria. Additional advantage of usage of these rooms is that they are in the new building of Library located in the heart of Baščaršija.

Congress Hall

Multifunctional hall with 220 seats, simultaneous translation cabins, modern technical equipment, space for the media and other high standard advantages.

  • 220 udobnih fotelja
  • RCF audio konferencijski sistem i 4 bežična mikrofona
  • 100 bežičnih slušalica za simultano prevođenje
  • Full HD Projektor
  • 5.1 surround ozvučenje
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

VIP room

It has a specially adapted ambient intended for participants of plenary sessions for separate meetings. Connected with the Congress Hall, the VIP Room is included in its renting arrangement with an additional fee.

  • 20 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 50' plazma displeja
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Medium conference room

Since there are frequent requirements for medium and small capacity conferences or meetings, this room with 70 seats is an ideal place for such gatherings. Its special advantage is the adjustment between capacity needs and economy.

  • 70 udobnih fotelja
  • 3 mikrofona i ozvučenje
  • XGA projektor
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Zidna tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Small conference room

It is intended for ad hoc meetings, press conferences and other small gatherings. It is unique space that perfectly suits its purpose. From the windows of this room, one can see a beautiful view of the neighbouring Kuršumli Madrasah.

  • 24 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 42' plazma displeja
  • Samostojeća tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Send a rental request

A Public relations department of the Library shall develop an offer for conference room use, and provide additional information on rates and conditions.

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Photo and video gallery

The Library

Gazi Husrev-bey Library is an outstanding building. This photo gallery shows part of what you can see when you visit us.

Visits

The library is regularly visited by students from Sarajevo and BiH. Take a look at the atmosphere and the faces of children that are the future of our country.

Virtual tour

Take a walk through the building from the comfort of your home and get a better insight of the services and benefits that the Library offers.

GHB YouTube channel

On the Husrev-bey Library’s YouTube channel you may watch some interesting videos about the Library and its activities.