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Abu Hanifa Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Al-Adhamiyah district, Baghdad, Iraq

The Abu Hanifa Mosque features high domes, minarets, ornate calligraphy, and a central courtyard within white stone walls adorned by Ottoman architectural elements.

Built in 985 CE near Abu Hanifa's tomb, the mosque underwent major reconstructions in 1066, including the addition of a dome and an educational institution.

The mosque serves as the central institution for teaching Hanafi jurisprudence, making it the third oldest continuing educational center after Al-Qarawiyyin and Al-Azhar.

The mosque contains multiple prayer halls, administrative offices, teaching facilities, and a library housing valuable manuscripts and historical Quran copies.

During the 16th century, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered the reconstruction of the dome and expanded the mosque complex with guest accommodations.

Location: Baghdad

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.37198,44.35841

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:10

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