King Abdullah I Mosque
| King Abdullah I Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Amman, Jordan |
| Administration | Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Completed | 1989 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 10,000 worshippers |
| Site area | 18,000 m2 (190,000 sq ft) |
| Website | |
| www | |
The King Abdullah I Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول) in Amman, Jordan was built between 1982 and 1989. It is capped by a blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.
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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