Al-Rahman mosque, Large mosque in Mansur district, Baghdad, Iraq
Al-Rahman Mosque is a mosque in the Mansur district featuring a central dome surrounded by eight smaller domes. Each of these smaller domes integrates eight additional domes within its structure, creating a layered architectural composition.
Construction began in 1999 during Saddam Hussein's leadership amid international sanctions following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The building underwent changes in control and use after the regime's fall.
The mosque reflects Iraq's religious divisions, as it transformed from a Sunni establishment to Shiite control after the fall of Saddam's regime.
The site is not currently open to visitors as the structure remains incomplete and subject to legal restrictions. The surrounding area is protected under special regulations that prevent further development.
The building's design drew inspiration from Taj Mahal architecture and was intended to accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers. This ambitious capacity reveals the project was conceived as one of the largest structures of its kind.
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