Al-Abbas Mosque (Yemen)
| Al-Abbas Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد العباس | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
| Region | Middle East |
| Location | |
| Location | Asnaf, Khawlan, Sana'a Governorate, Yemen |
Interactive map of Al-Abbas Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 15°12′29″N 44°25′52″E / 15.20804°N 44.43112°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Established | 1125 CE (519 AH) |
| Minaret | 1 |
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Al-Abbas Mosque is a historic mosque located in the village of Asnaf, in the Khawlan region, southeast of Sana'a, Yemen. Built in 1125 CE (519 AH) during the Sulayhid dynasty, it was commissioned by Sultan Musa bin Muhammad al-Fati. The mosque sits on a site that has been considered sacred since pre-Islamic times.