King Abdullah I Mosque, Mosque in Abdali district, Amman, Jordan
King Abdullah I Mosque is an octagonal prayer house in the Abdali district with a striking turquoise dome reaching 31 meters high and 35 meters in diameter, built without internal supporting columns. The interior holds 3,000 worshippers in the main prayer hall and a separate section for 500 women, with air conditioning throughout the building.
The mosque was founded in 1982 when King Hussein bin Talal laid the cornerstone, and it was built in two construction phases until completion in 1989. The project was created as a tribute to King Abdullah I, who founded modern Jordan.
The museum inside displays personal belongings of King Abdullah I alongside Islamic artifacts from different periods, offering visitors insight into religious heritage. These collections tell stories of Islamic traditions and cultural development over time.
Visitors can explore the building and walk through the museum, so plan time for your visit. A separate conference hall with translation systems is also available, making the site more than just a prayer space.
The mosque is known for its large dome built without internal supporting columns, which makes it architecturally distinctive. This technical solution creates an unobstructed prayer space beneath it.
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