Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque, Shiite mosque in Old Damascus, Syria
The Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque features golden domes, mirrored walls, Persian tiles, and ornate calligraphy throughout its 4,000-square-meter complex near Damascus Umayyad Mosque.
Built initially in 1131 by the Ayyubids around the tomb of Ruqayya, this religious structure received its first dome in 1366 and underwent major renovations in 1980.
This mosque functions as a primary pilgrimage center for Shiite Muslims, drawing thousands of visitors from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and other countries throughout the year.
The mosque requires modest clothing, head coverings for women, and removal of shoes before entering, while photography inside requires special permission from authorities.
The interior walls contain intricate mosaics made from mirrors, precious stones, and gold leaf, created by forty skilled Iranian craftsmen during recent renovations.
Location: Damascus
GPS coordinates: 33.51333,36.30722
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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