The Al-Ajbal Mosque, also known as the Al-Aqrab Mosque or Al-Saghir Mosque of Manawi Lajim[1] is a historic mosque located in the Al Amitahiyah district of Manawi Lajim neighbourhood near Abu al-Khaseeb in Basra, Iraq.[1] It can accommodate at least 150 worshippers. The mosque dates back to the late 14th century, but the present structure is modern.[1]
| Al-Ajbal Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد الاجبال | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Basra, Iraq |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°28′56″N 47°49′49″E / 30.48232°N 47.83015°E |
| Architecture | |
| Funded by | Khalil al-Aqrab (1998 reconstruction)[1] |
| Completed | 1397, rebuilt 1998[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 150 worshippers[1] |
| Dome(s) | 1[1] |
| Minaret(s) | 1[1] |
History
The mosque was formerly a mud brick structure, built in the late fourteenth century. It was later rebuilt with clay brick and plaster.[1] In 1998, a complete reconstruction of the mosque was funded by the wealthy businessman Khalil al-Aqrab.[1] The mosque was then reconstructed into its present form as it is today.[1] Maintenance works were funded by a philanthropist, Sharqiyah Ahmad al-Naami, in 2001.[1]
Architecture
The mosque's architecture is modern. It can be entered through a wooden door.[1] The prayer hall is 7 metres long and 15 metres wide. The roof is supported by four large pillars. Next to the qibla, there is a platform, supported by five curved concrete columns.[1] Facing this platform is a large assembly area, which is 20 metres long and 82 meters wide.[1]