Haydar-Khana Mosque
| Haydar-Khana Mosque | |
|---|---|
جامع الحيدر خانة | |
Exterior view of the mosque illuminated at night | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and madrasa |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Haydar-Khana, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate |
| Country | Iraq |
Location of the mosque in Baghdad | |
Interactive map of Haydar-Khana Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 33°19′30″N 44°25′19″E / 33.32500°N 44.42194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Founder |
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| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome | Three |
| Minaret | One |
| Materials | Marble; tiles |
The Haydar-Khana Mosque (Arabic: جامع الحيدر خانة) is a mosque and madrasa, situated on al-Rashid Street in the Haydar-Khana district of Baghdad, in the Baghdad Governorate of Iraq. Originally built on top of a 12th-century mosque built by the Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir, the 19th-century mosque was built by the Mamluk Dawud Pasha. The mosque is one of Baghdad's most recognizable historical landmarks known for its architecture, role as a public sphere, and religious activities.
The mosque is considered one of the most beautiful and perfect mosques in Baghdad in terms of engineering and architectural construction and is also considered important for its contribution to revolutionary ideas against British colonialism of Iraq. It is also a great symbol for Iraqis because it was the center of national events of the religious, political and social diversity of the region.