Murad Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Damascus, Syria
The Murad Pasha Mosque stands in the Suwayqa sector of Al-Midan quarter with walls of alternating black and white stones and a lead-covered rectangular prayer hall.
Built in 1568 under Ottoman governor Murad Pasha, this religious structure marks the first Ottoman-style building along the pilgrim route to Mecca from Damascus.
The mosque functions as a center for the Naqshbandi Sufi order and includes traditional architectural elements such as a courtyard with domed cells and an ablution fountain.
Visitors can locate the mosque by walking from the main entrance of al-Hamidiyeh Market along a street containing multiple religious buildings including al-Darwishiyeh.
The structure incorporates a dedicated hospice section positioned at an angle, specifically designed to accommodate poor pilgrims traveling toward Mecca.
Location: Syria
Inception: 1568
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 33.50360,36.30141
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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