King Abdullah I Mosque
King Abdullah I Mosque | |
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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 | |
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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 magnificent 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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