King Abdullah I Mosque
مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول
The mosque in 2024
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationAmman
CountryJordan
King Abdullah I Mosque is located in Amman
King Abdullah I Mosque
Location of the mosque in Amman
AdministrationMinistry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places
Geographic coordinates31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°E / 31.9616; 35.9131
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Completed1989
Specifications
Capacity10,000 worshippers
Dome(s)One
Minaret(s)Two
Site area18,000 m2 (190,000 sq ft)
Website
www.awqaf.gov.jo/pages.php?menu_id=52

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.[1] It is in the Abdali area of the city.[2]

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.

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  • Interior of the mosque
    Interior of the mosque
  • The mosque at night
    The mosque at night
  • The mosque
    The mosque

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Musa, Majd (20 January 2017). Amman: Gulf Capital, Identity, and Contemporary Megaprojects. Taylor & Francis. pp. 80–81. ISBN 978-1-317-19373-9.
  2. ^ Kilde, Jeanne Halgren (2022). The Oxford Handbook of Religious Space. Oxford University Press. pp. 244–246. ISBN 978-0-19-087498-8.
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