Al-Khulafa Mosque
Al-Khulafa Mosque (Arabic: جامع الخلفاء, romanized: Jami' Al-Khulafa) is a historic Sunni Islamic mosque located in Baghdad, Iraq. It is located on the Jumhuriya Street in al-Rusafa side of the city. It is the oldest surviving mosque in Baghdad. The mosque, along with its minaret, was completely rebuilt and restored in the 1960s by the Ministry of Awqaf in its current shape to this day.
| Al-Khulafa Mosque Al-Qasr Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Shown within Baghdad | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33.3388633°N 44.3977341°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Abbasid architecture |
| Founder | Al-Muktafi |
| Groundbreaking | 902 CE |
| Completed | 908 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 34 metres (112 ft) |
The minaret dates back to the time of the Abbasid Caliphate and has been standing for 1,200 years and used to be the highest point in Baghdad. Due to this, the mosque is referred to as one of the most important Islamic and historic landmarks in the city. However, in recent years the mosque is threatened with collapse due to neglect from the Iraqi government. The mosque is also located across the street from the Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph.