King Abdullah I Mosque | |
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مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Amman, Jordan |
Administration | Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places |
Geographic coordinates | 31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°E |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Completed | 1989 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 10,000 worshippers |
Site area | 18,000 m2 (190,000 sq ft) |
Website | |
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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.
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