Umm al-Qura Mosque, Religious center in Al-Adel district, Baghdad, Iraq.
The limestone structure features eight tall minarets surrounding a central dome with blue mosaic decorations adorning the exterior walls.
Construction of the mosque began on April 28, 1998, and reached completion in 2001, marking the ten-year commemoration of the Gulf War.
The mosque contains a central pool shaped like the Arab world, with fountains marking specific dates in Iraqi history.
Non-Muslim visitors need to request permission before entering the mosque, and photography requires prior approval from the administration.
The mosque includes special VIP rooms that served as reception areas for state guests during Saddam Hussein's leadership period.
Location: Baghdad
Inception: 2001
Founders: Saddam Hussein
GPS coordinates: 33.33771,44.29606
Latest update: March 21, 2025 18:38
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