Great Mosque of Kufa

The Great Mosque of Kufa extends across 12,000 square meters, featuring multiple prayer halls, courtyards, and traditional Islamic architectural elements with intricate geometric patterns.

Constructed in 639 CE by Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, this mosque marked the first building in Kufa and later became the central mosque during Ali ibn Abi Talib's caliphate.

The mosque contains several religious shrines, including the tomb of Muslim ibn Aqeel, and stands as the fourth holiest site for Twelver Shia Muslims.

The mosque accommodates over 40,000 worshippers and maintains dedicated sections for men and women, with water fountains and ablution facilities throughout the complex.

According to historical accounts, the mosque's location was determined by shooting four arrows in different directions, establishing the boundaries of the sacred space.

Location: Kufa

Website: http://english.masjed-alkufa.net/news.php

GPS coordinates: 32.02861,44.40083

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43