Abu Darweesh Mosque

Abu Darweesh Mosque is a religious building in Jabal Ashrafieh featuring distinctive alternating black and white stone stripes that create a geometric pattern across its exterior walls. The structure contains prayer halls and spaces for religious instruction designed to accommodate worshippers and students.

The mosque was built in 1961 by Palestinian craftsmen from a village near Jerusalem with funding from Mustafa Hassan. Its construction marked a turning point that led to the development of the previously uninhabited Jabal Ashrafieh area.

The mosque serves as a community gathering place where people come together to participate in religious activities and social interactions. It has become a focal point that shapes the character of the neighborhood.

Visitors should dress modestly with women covering their hair when entering. Access to the interior is available outside of prayer times, so checking these in advance helps plan your visit.

The striking black and white stripes were a deliberate design choice that set this building apart from other religious structures of its era. This unconventional appearance made it an architectural statement when it was completed.

GPS coordinates: 31.94143,35.93757

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57