The Islam Khoja Madrasah is located in Khiva, within Ichan Kala, the historic inner city where the main monuments of the khanate capital are concentrated. It was built in 1908-1910 at the initiative of the vizier Islam Khoja, one of the notable figures of the Khiva Khanate in the early 20th century. It is one of the late monuments of Khivan architecture, in which traditional forms are combined with features of its time.

The madrasah building forms a single ensemble with the Islam Khoja Minaret, one of the most recognizable landmarks of Khiva. The complex is relatively small and asymmetrical in plan, which distinguishes it from the earlier and more strictly symmetrical madrasahs of the region. The main entrance is located next to the base of the minaret, and the interior space is organized around a compact courtyard.

Inside there were study and living quarters for students, a domed hall, and a mosque. The appearance of the madrasah clearly reflects the traditions of Central Asian architecture, although the monument itself belongs to the late stage of architectural development in Khiva. Visitors find this place interesting as part of a coherent urban ensemble, where it is possible to see how the architectural school of the khanate changed at the beginning of the 20th century.

The madrasah is convenient to visit during a walk through Ichan Kala, near other monuments of old Khiva. It is especially appealing to those who want not only to see the famous minaret, but also to better understand the structure of religious and educational complexes in Central Asia and the characteristics of Khiva's urban environment.