Mosul Grand Mosque, Sunni mosque in Taqafah district, Mosul, Iraq.
Mosul Grand Mosque is a place of worship featuring two minarets and ten domes, located near the Tigris River and close to the Nineveh archaeological site. The structure displays traditional architecture designed to accommodate many worshippers.
Construction of the building began during the Rashidun Caliphate under Arfajah ibn Harthamah. Later rulers, including Marwan ibn Muhammad, expanded the structure over the centuries.
For the community, this mosque serves as a vital gathering space where believers come together for daily prayers and religious observances. The building has become a central point for spiritual life in the neighborhood.
The building is currently undergoing restoration work, with construction still in progress and site conditions varying. Visitors should check in advance as portions of the building may not be fully accessible or complete.
The building once carried the name of a former president and was later renamed. This change in name reflects important turning points in the city's modern history.
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