Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque

The Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque displays elaborate Moorish Revival architecture with patterned tile work across its walls and multiple arched doorways.

Built in 1880 as the Great Synagogue of Oran, the structure underwent transformation into a mosque in 1972 following Algeria's independence period.

The mosque name references Abdullah ibn Salam, a seventh-century Jewish scholar from Medina who later converted to Islam during the early days.

The religious building stands at Boulevard Maata Mohamed El Habib, with regular prayer services open to Muslim worshippers throughout the week.

This structure holds the distinction of being North Africa's largest synagogue before its conversion into an Islamic place of worship.

Location: Oran

Inception: 1880

Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.70000,-0.65028

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26