Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
| Mosque of Omar | |
|---|---|
Minaret of the Mosque next to the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem |
Interactive map of Mosque of Omar | |
| Coordinates | 31°46′40″N 35°13′47″E / 31.77778°N 35.22972°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | |
| Founder | Al-Afdal ibn Salah ad-Din |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Minaret | One |
| Minaret height | 15 m (49 ft) |
The Mosque of Omar (Arabic: مسجد عمر بن الخطاب) is a mosque, located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. Situated opposite the southern courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in the Muristan area of the Christian Quarter, the mosque is not open to tourists, and can be accessed only for praying. The mosque was completed during the Ayyubid era.