The masjid features four minarets built in typical Islamic style. The prayer hall is characterized by arches and has Umayyad-style decorations carved in the Jordanian stone.
The façade of the mihrab is carved out of rare varieties of wood. There is also a covered outdoor praying area, which can seat around 2,500 worshippers and above the inner and outer prayer area there are two prayer halls meant to seat 350 women. The first floor of the masjid is dedicated to a library, lecture halls and offices. There is also a Hashemite History Museum inside the masjid.
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King Hussein Ben Talal Masjid in Amman, the capital of Jordan
A perfect example of contemporary Islamic architecture, the King Hussein Ben Talal Masjid is the largest masjid in Jordan and also the national masjid of the country. It was inaugurated in 2006 and can house about 5,500 people.
Additional Info
- Common Name: King Hussein Mosque
- Address: King Talal Road
- Locality: Downtown
- City: Amman
- Postal Code: 11110
- Country: Jordan
- State/Province: NA
- Telephone: NA
- Fax: NA
- Email: NA
- Website: NA
- Main languages used: Arabic
- Jumu'ah Salaath: Yes
- Jumu'ah Sermon: Arabic
- Facilities available: Female prayer section, Wudu facilities for ladies, Toilets, Parking
- Halal restaurants: At walking distance
- Opening hours: NA
- Remarks: NA
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