King Abdullah I Mosque
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Key facts
- Affiliation
- Islam
- Ecclesiastical or organisational status
- Mosque
- Status
- Active
- Location
- Amman
- Country
- Jordan
- Administration
- Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places
- Type
- Mosque architecture
- Capacity
- 10,000 worshippers
- Dome
- One
- Minaret
- Two
- Site area
- 18,000 m (190,000 sq ft)
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- King Abdullah I Mosque
- architectural style
- Islamic architecture
- inception
- 1989-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
The King Abdullah I Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول) is a mosque, located in Amman, Jordan. Named in honour of Abdullah I, the mosque was built between 1982 and 1989 and is capped by a blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer. It is in the Abdali area of the city.
Tourists are allowed to visit. Men must have long trousers on and women must cover their heads, arms and legs. A hooded gown is provided free of charge for this purpose.
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