Al-Muhdhar Mosque, Religious mosque in Tarim, Yemen
The Al-Muhdhar Mosque contains a white minaret reaching 150 feet high, constructed with mud and covered in lime plaster against mountain surroundings.
Built in 1914 by architects Abu Bakr bin Shihab and Alawi Al Mash'hūr, the mosque commemorates Omar Al'Muhdar, a religious leader from the 1400s.
The mosque houses the Al-Ahqaf Library on its ground floor, preserving manuscripts that document the Islamic scientific traditions since the 10th century.
Visitors need to obtain special permits and military escorts to access Tarim, while the mosque interior remains restricted to Muslim practitioners only.
The minaret structure, built entirely from adobe material, includes an internal staircase and stands as the tallest mud brick construction in the world.
Location: Tarim
Inception: 1914
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Made from material: adobe
GPS coordinates: 16.05452,48.99838
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:37
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