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Coordinates: 33°53′41.89″N. The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque ( Arabic: جامع محمد الأمين ), also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni Muslim mosque located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon . In the 19th century, a zawiya (prayer corner) was built on this site.
Being a famous landmark in Beirut, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is one of the most spectacular mosques in the Middle East. The built area covers 11,000 square metres, a blue dome of 48m tall, and four minarets of 65m tall surrounding the dome.
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Red bricked and massive, this mosque is one of the oldest and best-known places of worship in Philadelphia. Despite the mosque’s fame, few know of the unique history of its establishment. Masjid Al-Jamia was founded in 1988 by members of the University of Pennsylvania's Muslim Students Association (MSA), which still technically owned it until ...
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Sep 16, 2023 · The Grand Al-Omari Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon, boasts architectural features that define its unique character and historical significance. These features include: Roman and Byzantine Influences : The mosque's origins as a Roman temple and later a Byzantine basilica are evident in its architectural features.
Apr 14, 2015 · The Masjid Al-Omari is located in the midst of a cluster of mosques in downtown Beirut. It is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims (some restrictions to the latter). Due to the ongoing renovation work no other visitor information was available as of this writing. Web: www.mot.gov.lb (official tourism website of Lebanon)
635: The mosque was built during the reign of the caliph Umar Bin Al-Khattab. 1150: The crusaders converted it to the Church of Saint John. 1291: The Mamluks recaptured Beirut and re-converted the church into a mosque. 1350: The Mamluk-style entrance and minaret of the mosque were added. 1975–1990: During the Civil War, the mosque was badly ...
