King Abdullah I Mosque

One of the most striking architectural and cultural attractions of the Jordanian capital Amman is the King Abdullah I Mosque, built between 1982-1989. It is the only mosque in the city that welcomes non-Muslim visitors. At its base lies a polygon, and the top is crowned by a massive dome, whose diameter is about 35 meters. It quoted verses from the Quran. The blue color at the bottom of the dome symbolizes the sky, and the golden lines running down to the base depict rays of light illuminating the 99 names of Allah.

Entering inside, you enter a luxurious hall, the highlight of which is a large crystal chandelier with Qur’anic inscriptions. To the right of the mosque there is a small building - a women's department, designed for 500 people.

Also inside the King Abdullah I Mosque is a small Islamic museum, which displays ceramic sculptures as well as photographs and personal belongings of King Abdullah I. In addition, there are examples of Muslim art, coins and stone engravings.