Buratha Mosque

Buratha Mosque
جامع براثا
The mosque in 2015
Religion
AffiliationShia (Twelver)
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationKarkh, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate
CountryIraq
Location of the mosque in Baghdad
Interactive map of Buratha Mosque
Coordinates33°21′03″N 44°21′40″E / 33.3508333°N 44.3611111°E / 33.3508333; 44.3611111
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
StyleModern Iraqi
Completed
  • 7th century (historic)
  • 1955 (current structure)
Specifications
Capacity1,000–3,000 worshippers
DomeOne
MinaretTwo

The Buratha Mosque (Arabic: جامع براثا) is a Twelver Shi'ite mosque, located in the Karkh district of Baghdad, Iraq. It is an important holy site for Twelver Shi'ites. The mosque was allegedly built in the 7th century over an old Nestorian Christian monastery, and it is now located at least 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque.