King Abdullah I Mosque
Top 5 in Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Amman
Completed in 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather, King Abdullah I Mosque is the only mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Women will have to cover their heads before getting in – head-dress is available at the entrance of the King Abdullah I Mosque. Modest clothing is necessary – you’ll have to cover your arms, legs, chest and back. Abayas are available as well. All visitors need to remove their shoes before entering.
King Abdullah I Mosque has a small collection of photographs, and personal effects of King Abdullah I. Shards of ancient pottery are also on display together with coins and stone engravings. The nave with an area of 1,615 m2 has the capacity to house 3,000 worshippers. In the King Abdullah I Mosque, the suspended chandelier of 168 lanterns consists of three circles with the Holy Quranic Verse. All the walls, including the Kiblah, the pulpit, and the Mihrab are panelled with wooden and marble oriels.
Location: Amman, Jordan
Website: https://jordan-travel.com/king-abdullah-i-mosque/
Tel: 962 7 9806 2939
Hour: 3:20 AM - 22:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.6/5
