Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Homs, Syria
The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque is an Ottoman-style house of worship in Homs, Syria, with several domes crowning a rectangular building. White marble columns and geometric-patterned prayer niches define the interior, while the outer facade uses alternating black and white stone.
Construction began in 1908 under Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, replacing an older Mamluk structure from the 13th century. The new building aimed to emphasize the site's importance for worshippers and to rehouse the tomb.
The name honors a military leader from early Islam whose tomb draws pilgrims and local residents alike. Visitors often see people praying at the shrine or admiring the richly decorated interior walls.
Visitors should wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and women need a headscarf. The building sits centrally in Homs, making it reachable on foot from the city center.
Two slender minarets with conical tops flank the main dome and remain visible from many points across the city. The outer courtyards offer shaded areas with fountains that invite rest.
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