Al-Muhdhar Mosque, Religious mosque in Tarim, Yemen
Al-Muhdhar Mosque is a place of worship in Tarim with a distinctive white minaret made of mud brick rising over 45 meters high. The building is constructed from adobe material coated with lime plaster, and it houses a library containing old manuscripts on the ground floor.
The mosque was built in 1914 by architects Abu Bakr bin Shihab and Alawi Al Mash'hur as a tribute to a religious leader from the 1400s. Its construction took place during a period when Tarim was becoming a major center for Islamic learning and architectural achievement in the region.
The mosque serves as a center for religious learning where visitors can observe how Islamic scholarship is valued and transmitted through generations. The space reflects deep connections to spiritual practice and intellectual tradition that shape the community's identity.
The location is in a region that requires special permits and security arrangements to visit. The interior of the mosque is open only to Muslim worshippers, so non-Muslim visitors should confirm access conditions beforehand.
The minaret was built entirely from adobe and includes an internal spiral staircase leading to its top. This structure holds the distinction of being the tallest mud brick construction in the world, making it a remarkable feat of engineering.
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