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 | |
Geographic coordinates | 31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°ECoordinates: 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.
Interior.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/King_Abdullah_Mosque_at_Night.jpg/220px-King_Abdullah_Mosque_at_Night.jpg)
King Abdullah I Mosque at night.
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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- 1989 establishments in Jordan
- Mosques in Amman
- Mosques completed in 1989
- Mosque buildings with domes
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