Jalil Khayat Mosque | |
Native Name: | ku|مزگەوتی جەلیل خەیات|{{nowrap|Mzgawti Jalil Kayat |
Native Name Lang: | sor |
Image Upright: | 1.4 |
Coordinates: | 36.2011°N 44.0185°W |
Map Type: | Iraq |
Map Size: | 240 |
Map Relief: | 1 |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Location: | Erbil, Kurdistan Region |
Year Completed: | 2007 |
Rite: | Sunni Islam |
Ownership: | Al-Khayat Family |
Capacity: | 1,5002,000 |
Dome Quantity: | 1 |
Minaret Quantity: | 2 |
The Jalil Khayat Mosque (ku|مزگەوتی جەلیل خەیات|Mzgawti Jalil Kayat) is a Sunni Islamic mosque in Erbil, Kurdistan Region; the largest in the city. The mosque was begun by Jalil Khayat who died in 2005, and it was completed in 2007 by his sons in memory of their father.[1]
The mosque's style resembles the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo and the Blue mosque in Istanbul.[2] It has been cited as one of the most beautiful mosque interiors.[3] [4] Alkhayat construction company states that 'The mosque building relies on Islamic architecture and al-Abbasi design except the domes', which are an Ottoman design. The height of the main dome is, and the diameter is, with four half domes and twelve quarter domes surrounding it.[5] The mosque is and holds about 1,500 to 2,000 people.[6]
The mosque is located on 60m street in the heart of Erbil, in front of van royal hotel.
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