Haydar-Khana Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Rusafa district, Baghdad, Iraq
The Haydar-Khana Mosque is a place of worship built in Ottoman architectural style and located in Baghdad's Rusafa district. It features three marble entrance doors, a large blue dome, and a minaret decorated with ornamental tiles facing Al-Rashid Street.
The building was constructed during the Abbasid period and later underwent substantial expansions between 1819 and 1827 under the Mamluk ruler Dawud Pasha. These extensions reflect the changing political powers that influenced the city at different times.
The mosque serves as a gathering place where worshippers come to pray and participate in religious teachings. It plays an important role in the daily life of the Rusafa neighborhood.
The site is accessible to visitors during prayer times and also serves as an educational center with an attached school. It is advisable to check prayer times and wear appropriate clothing when visiting.
Historical inscriptions were discovered during 1972 renovations that document earlier maintenance and repair work done across different periods. These findings show how the building was cared for and modified over an extended timespan.
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