Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Mosque

The mosque complex features a central courtyard, prayer halls, and a minaret built in 1417 during the Mamluk period north of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Initially serving as the Latin Patriarch residence during the Crusader period, the building transformed into a mosque following Jerusalem's surrender to Saladin in 1187.

The structure functions as both a religious center and educational institution, maintaining its role in Islamic teachings and Sufi spiritual practices through generations.

Located at 11 Saint Francis Street, the mosque includes facilities such as a school, public sitting room, dining area for travelers, and small chambers for guards.

The minaret forms a precise geometric alignment with the Omar Mosque minaret, intersecting the door of Jesus' Tomb while maintaining equal distances and elevations.

Location: Christian Quarter

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.77880,35.22931

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:58