White Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Old Market, Nazareth, Israel.
The White Mosque is a mosque featuring Ottoman-style architecture located in the Old Market area of Nazareth. The building displays a slender minaret, cream-colored walls with green accents, and a prominent green dome that stands out in the old city.
The building was constructed between 1804 and 1808 under the supervision of Sheikh Abdullah Al Fahum with financial support from Egypt. Its creation occurred during the Ottoman period of regional governance.
The white exterior gives the mosque its distinctive character in the old city landscape. It serves the local Muslim community as a center for regular prayer and spiritual gathering throughout the day.
Visitors need permission from the imam to enter, and respectful dress is expected. Women are provided with head coverings at the office near the entrance.
Inside, the tomb of Sheikh Abdullah Al Fahum remains visible through a glass door connected to the main prayer hall. This direct connection to the mosque's founder is something most visitors overlook.
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