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King Abdullah I Mosque

King Abdullah I Mosque
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Basic information
Location Amman - Jordan
Affiliation Islam
Administration Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places
Ownership Government of Jordan
Website www.awqaf.gov.jo/pages.php?menu_id=52
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Islamic architecture
Date established 1982
Specifications
Capacity 10000 worshippers
Site area 18,000 m2 (190,000 sq ft)

The King Abdullah I Mosque in Amman, Jordan was built between 1982 and 1989. It is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.

Coordinates: 31°57′42″N 35°54′47″E / 31.9616°N 35.9131°E / 31.9616; 35.9131



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