🕌 King Abdullah I Mosque
Jordan
About This Sacred Site
The King Abdullah I Mosque is the most prominent mosque in Amman and one of Jordan's most recognizable landmarks. Built between 1982 and 1989, it was commissioned by King Hussein in memory of his grandfather, King Abdullah I. The mosque features a striking octagonal blue dome that can accommodate 7,000 worshippers inside and an additional 3,000 in the courtyard. It is one of the few mosques in Jordan open to non-Muslim visitors and houses a small Islamic museum.
Key Facts
- •Built between 1982 and 1989 by King Hussein
- •The blue dome is 35 meters in diameter
- •Can accommodate 7,000 worshippers inside
- •One of the few mosques in Jordan open to non-Muslims
- •Named in honor of King Abdullah I, founder of modern Jordan
Location
Coordinates: 31.9539, 35.9106
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