The Al-Ajbal Mosque, also known as the Al-Aqrab Mosque or Al-Saghir Mosque of Manawi Lajim[1] is a historic mosque located in the Al Amitahiyah district of Manawi Lajim neighbourhood near Abu al-Khaseeb in Basra, Iraq.[1] It can accommodate at least 150 worshippers. The mosque dates back to the late 14th century, but the present structure is modern.[1]

Al-Ajbal Mosque
مسجد الاجبال
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
Location
LocationBasra, Iraq
Geographic coordinates30°28′56″N 47°49′49″E / 30.48232°N 47.83015°E / 30.48232; 47.83015
Architecture
Funded byKhalil al-Aqrab (1998 reconstruction)[1]
Completed1397, rebuilt 1998[1]
Specifications
Capacity150 worshippers[1]
Dome(s)1[1]
Minaret(s)1[1]

History

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The mosque was formerly a mud brick structure, built in the late fourteenth century. It was later rebuilt with clay brick and plaster.[1] In 1998, a complete reconstruction of the mosque was funded by the wealthy businessman Khalil al-Aqrab.[1] The mosque was then reconstructed into its present form as it is today.[1] Maintenance works were funded by a philanthropist, Sharqiyah Ahmad al-Naami, in 2001.[1]

Architecture

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The mosque's architecture is modern. It can be entered through a wooden door.[1] The prayer hall is 7 metres long and 15 metres wide. The roof is supported by four large pillars. Next to the qibla, there is a platform, supported by five curved concrete columns.[1] Facing this platform is a large assembly area, which is 20 metres long and 82 meters wide.[1]

See also

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List of mosques in Iraq

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Guide to Heritage Mosques and Historical Mosques by the Sunni Endowment Office of Iraq, page 97