🕌 Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque (Aqaba)
Jordan
About This Sacred Site
The Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque in Aqaba is a striking white-domed mosque on Jordan's Red Sea coast. Named after the Sharif of Mecca who led the 1916 Arab Revolt, the mosque was built in 1975 and features elegant Islamic architecture with a large central dome and slender minarets. It serves as the main mosque for Aqaba and is a landmark visible from the waterfront. The mosque is especially beautiful at night when illuminated against the backdrop of the Red Sea.
Key Facts
- •Named after the Sharif of Mecca who led the Arab Revolt
- •Built in 1975 in the coastal city of Aqaba
- •Features a prominent white dome and twin minarets
- •Located near the site of the Battle of Aqaba in 1917
- •Serves as the main congregational mosque of Aqaba
Location
Coordinates: 29.5266, 35.0078
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