Al-Hadi Mosque

The Al-Hadi Mosque features two minarets, with the main tower reaching 52 meters in height and containing thirteen entry doors around its perimeter.

Built around 897 CE, the mosque became the third religious structure in Yemen to incorporate an adjacent minaret, following the architectural patterns of its time.

The mosque functions as the primary center for Zaidi Islamic teachings in the Arabian Peninsula, containing wooden platforms with inscriptions from 922 CE.

The structure includes four surrounding corridors and an open courtyard, with the qibla hallway serving as the main prayer area for worshippers.

Ancient tombstones within the mosque complex display geometric patterns and calligraphy that document centuries of Yemeni artistic development.

Location: Saada

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 16.93889,43.76502

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:22