Al-Rahman mosque, Large mosque in Mansur district, Baghdad, Iraq
The Al-Rahman Mosque spans 4.5 hectares with a central dome surrounded by eight smaller domes, each containing eight additional integrated domes.
Construction of the mosque started in 1999 under Saddam Hussein's leadership during Western sanctions following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
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 incomplete structure stands empty, with legal restrictions preventing development of surrounding lands into residential or commercial spaces.
The mosque design drew inspiration from the Taj Mahal and was intended to accommodate 15,000 worshippers at full capacity.
Location: Baghdad
Inception: 1999
GPS coordinates: 33.32479,44.37309
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:32
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