Grand Husseini Mosque

Grand Husseini Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Amman that was built by the second Caliph around 640 AD. It has been the nexus of the capital’s downtown area and an important gathering place for people of all walks of life. On the 22nd of July 2019, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Husseini ordered the restoration of Al Husseini Mosque in Amman after the second floor of the mosque was engulfed by a fire at that time.

The Grand Husseini Mosque was completed in 1924, and the King decided to name the new mosque after his late father, Sharif Hussein, the leader of the Great Arab Revolt. The mosque comprised a prayer hall, a courtyard and a domed fountain for worshipers to perform ablution, decorated with Koranic verses rendered in mosaics. One minaret was built in 1924, standing 13 metres tall, and a second minaret of matching size was added in 1952. Currently, the mosque has an area of 2,000 square metres and accommodates up to 2,600 worshipers.

For older residents of downtown Amman, Grand Mosque is the setting of many memories of a time when life was simpler, its pace slower and the capital smaller. For their posterity, they hope, it will at least remain a symbol of the history of their city and their country, and a place where Jordanians, rich and poor, can meet as equals in prayer. Besides, tourists may be able to enter if dressed appropriately. Near this mosque are two famous souqs: Souq Bukharia and Souq Al-Sukar.

Location: Amman, Jordan

Website: https://jordan-travel.com/grand-husseini-mosque/

Tel: 962 6 461 4101

Hour: 4:00 AM - 22:00 PM

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