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Jalil Khayat Mosque

Jalil Khayat Mosque, Religious center in Erbil, Iraq

Description

The Jalil Khayat Mosque is a prayer house in Erbil featuring four minarets, a large central dome, and several smaller domes distributed across the roof. The exterior is clad in white marble and covered with intricate geometric tile patterns that decorate the entire surface.

History

This contemporary prayer house was completed in 2007 and represents an important addition to the religious infrastructure of northern Iraq. Its construction took place during a period when new religious buildings were being built across the region and shaped the city's character.

Culture

The mosque brings together traditional Islamic design with modern building techniques, featuring ornamental scripts throughout its interior. These calligraphic details reflect the spiritual function of the space and guide visitors through its prayer halls.

Practical

Visitors can enter this prayer house daily and will find separate areas for men and women. Parking is available on-site, which makes access by car convenient.

Did you know?

The illuminated exterior of this prayer house creates a distinctive pattern at night and is visible from many vantage points across the city. This nighttime lighting makes it a recognizable landmark in Erbil's skyline.

Inception
2007
GPS coordinates
36.20106,44.01855
Latest update
December 11, 2025 18:01

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