Al-Nukhailah Mosque
An-Nukhailah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد النخيلة) is an historic Shi'ite mosque in the town of Al Kifl, Iraq. The mosque is a large complex built over a former Jewish site. The building contains the Dhu'l Kifl Shrine (Arabic: مرقد نبي الله ذي الكفل), which is believed to be the tomb of the prophet Dhul-Kifl, who is traditionally considered to be Ezekiel.
| An-Nukhailah Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: مسجد النخيلة | |
The conical muqarnas dome built above the tomb of Ezekiel (or Dhu'l Kifl) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Shi'ite |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and shrine |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Al Kifl, Iraq |
Location in Iraq | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32.2267908°N 44.3670540°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Completed | 1316 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Shrine(s) | 3: Ezekiel's Tomb, Tombs of the Jewish saints, and spot of Al-Khidr |
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