King Abdullah I Mosque | |
Native Name: | مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Coordinates: | 31.9616°N 35.9131°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Location: | Amman, Jordan |
Festivals: | --> |
Administration: | Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | mosque |
Year Completed: | 1989 |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Capacity: | 10,000 worshippers |
Site Area: | 18000m2 |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
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 blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.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.