King Abdullah I Mosque
King Abdullah I Mosque | |
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مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول | |
![]() The mosque in 2024 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Amman |
Country | Jordan |
Location of the mosque in Amman | |
Administration | Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places |
Geographic coordinates | 31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque architecture |
Completed | 1989 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 10,000 worshippers |
Dome(s) | One |
Minaret(s) | Two |
Site area | 18,000 m2 (190,000 sq ft) |
Website | |
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The King Abdullah I Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول) is a mosque, located in Amman, Jordan. Named in honour of Abdullah I, the mosque was built between 1982 and 1989 and is capped by a blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.
Tourists are allowed to visit. Men must have long trousers on and women must cover their heads, arms and legs. A hooded gown is provided free of charge for this purpose.
Gallery
- Interior of the mosque
- The mosque at night
- The mosque
See also
References
External links
Media related to King Abdullah I Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
- "King Abdullah I Mosque". AWQAF.gov.jo (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 26 April 2012.