King Abdullah I Mosque

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King Abdullah I Mosque, Mosque in Abdali district, Amman, Jordan

The geometric octagonal mosque features a large turquoise dome reaching 31 meters in height and spans 35 meters in diameter without supporting columns.

King Hussein bin Talal laid the foundation stone in 1982, and construction proceeded in two phases until completion in 1989.

The Islamic Museum within the mosque contains two wings displaying artifacts and personal belongings of King Abdullah I alongside diverse Islamic antiquities.

The mosque accommodates 3,000 worshippers in the main prayer hall and 500 in the women's section, with modern air conditioning throughout the building.

The conference hall holds 500 people and includes simultaneous translation systems, making it a center for religious and intellectual gatherings.

Location: Amman

Inception: 1989

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.96186,35.91258

Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:58

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