Al-Omari Mosque

The Al-Omari Mosque features a large prayer hall with a central nave, surrounded by arcades and decorated with stone carvings throughout its structure.

The mosque was established by Caliph Umar after the Muslim conquest of Syria in 636 CE and completed in the early 8th century under Caliph Yazid II.

The mosque serves as both a religious center and an architectural testament to the transition from Byzantine to Islamic building styles in Syria.

Visitors entering from the eastern market street must wear appropriate clothing and remove shoes before accessing the prayer areas of the mosque.

The square minaret of Al-Omari Mosque represents one of the earliest examples of Umayyad-style minarets, influencing similar structures in Damascus and Aleppo.

Location: Bosra

Part of: Ancient City of Bosra

GPS coordinates: 32.52153,36.48275

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15