Murjan Mosque
Ancient mosque in Baghdad, Iraq / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Murjan Mosque (Arabic: جامع مرجان) is a historic mosque on al-Rasheed Street located near the Shorja marketplace and the Abboud Building in Baghdad, Iraq.[1] The walled mosque is significant for housing tombs of prominent Islamic scholars, including Nu'man al-Alusi and also for housing a madrasa. Today, it is considered an important ancient landmark in Baghdad.[2]
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Murjan Mosque | |
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Arabic: جامع مرجان | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Location in Baghdad | |
Geographic coordinates | 33.3390°N 44.3935°E / 33.3390; 44.3935 |
Architecture | |
Founder | Amin al-Din Murjan |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,200 worshipers |
Interior area | 1,500 square metres (16,000 sq ft) |
Dome(s) | 3 |
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