Lists: Mosque
Historic and contemporary Islamic places of worship featuring intricate geometric tilework, soaring minarets, and grand dome architecture.
Visitors must observe modest dress requirements: shoulders, arms, and legs must be fully covered, and women are required to wear head coverings. Remove your shoes at the designated entrance racks and avoid visiting during Friday congregational prayers.
Abou al-Haggag Mosque
In LuxorAbou al-Haggag Mosque at Luxor Temple: A Living Layer of 3,400 Years of Worship Few places on Earth compress as much religious history into a single footprint as the Abou (Abu) al-Haggag Mosque in Luxor. The active mosque stands inside the Luxor Temple complex—physically integrated with pharaonic pylons, Roman reuse, a Coptic basilica, and medieval…
Abu Darwish Mosque
In AmmanAbu Darwish Mosque, Amman: Black-and-White Icon on Jabal al-Ashrafiyeh Perched on Jabal al-Ashrafiyeh—one of Amman’s storied hills—the Abu Darwish Mosque is instantly recognizable by its alternating courses of black basalt and white limestone, a Levantine motif that reads clearly from across the skyline. Completed in the early 1960s (sources cite 1961; a Jordanian architecture center…
Ağa Cafer Pasha Mosque
In KyreniaThe Ağa Cafer Pasha Mosque in Kyrenia stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the late 16th century Ottoman era. Its distinctive blend of traditional Cypriot vernacular style with Ottoman influences, showcased through its hewn stone construction and unique design, sets it apart as a must-see landmark. Visitors can delve…
Al Medinah Central Mosque
In Iwo, NigeriaAl Medinah Central Mosque, Iwo (Osun State): Practical Visitor Guide Location: Ori Eru Zone 5, Testing Ground area, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria (approx. 7.6446944, 4.202619) Type: Mosque (Sunni congregation) Al Medinah Central Mosque serves a growing Muslim community in Iwo’s Testing Ground / Ori Eru Zone 5 neighborhood. It’s a community hub as much as…
Al-Bahr Mosque in Damietta
Al-Bahr Mosque in Damietta: Ottoman-era Landmark on the Nile Delta Location: CR96+QCJ, Al Togari, Qism Damietta, Damietta Governorate, Egypt (31.4194564, 31.8110147). The mosque stands by the Damietta branch of the Nile, a short stroll from the riverside corniche. Prayers Connect Why it matters Al-Bahr (“Sea”) Mosque is one of Damietta’s most recognizable religious monuments and…
Al-Jawadain Mosque
In IraqAl-Jawadain Mosque (Al-Kadhimiyya Shrine), Baghdad — Practical Visiting Guide Location: 9F2G+2P9, Kadhimiya district, Baghdad, Iraq Coordinates: 33.3500728, 44.4768189 Type: Mosque & Shiʿa holy shrine (active place of worship) Google user rating (indicative): ~4.2/5 Why this site matters Al-Jawadain Mosque is the common travel name for the twin-domed Al-Kadhimiyya Mosque/Shrine in Baghdad’s Kadhimiya quarter. It houses…
Al-Rahman Mosque
In IraqAl-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad: What to Know Before You Go (2025) Summary Al-Rahman Mosque is an unfinished, Saddam-era mega-project in Baghdad’s Mansour district. Work began in the late 1990s and stopped in 2003. Today, the site stands as an imposing concrete shell—architecturally ambitious, politically charged, and not an active place of worship. If you’re documenting Baghdad’s…
