AlKhulafa Mosque, Historical mosque in central Baghdad, Iraq
The prayer hall of AlKhulafa Mosque features an octagonal shape topped by a dome decorated with Kufic calligraphy at a height of 21 meters.
Built between 902 and 908 CE by Caliph Al-Muktafi, the mosque served as one of Baghdad's three principal Friday prayer locations during the late Abbasid period.
The minaret stands as the sole remaining architectural element from the Abbasid Caliphate period, displaying intricate geometric brick patterns and muqarnas decorations.
The mosque contains a modern library with eight sections, each housing five wooden cabinets storing manuscripts on law, literature, and Islamic jurisprudence.
The minaret, originally 35 meters tall and now measuring 26 meters, allows visitors to view the entire city of Baghdad from its upper section.
Location: Baghdad
Founders: Al-Muktafi
GPS coordinates: 33.33912,44.39769
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:39
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