Mosque of Omar, Islamic mosque in Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine
The Mosque of Omar stands on the western side of Manger Square, directly opposite the Church of the Nativity, featuring traditional Islamic architectural elements.
Following the conquest of Jerusalem in 637 CE, Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab visited Bethlehem and established rules for Christian safety at this location.
The Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem donated the land for this mosque, demonstrating the religious cooperation between different faiths in Bethlehem.
The mosque opens daily from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM, except during designated prayer times, with separate areas for men and women.
This structure represents the only mosque in Bethlehem's Old City, marking the exact spot where Caliph Omar prayed in the seventh century.
Location: Bethlehem
Inception: 1860
GPS coordinates: 31.70390,35.20578
Latest update: May 16, 2025 15:43
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