Haydar-Khana Mosque
| Haydar-Khana Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: جامع الحيدرخانة | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Sunni Islam and Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and madrasa |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Location in Baghdad | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°19′30″N 44°25′19″E / 33.32500°N 44.42194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Abbasid architecture |
| Date established |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Haydar-Khana Mosque (Arabic: جامع الحيدرخانة) is a historic mosque situated on al-Rashid Street at the Haydar-Khana locality in Baghdad, Iraq. Originally built on top of an older mosque built by the Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir, the modern mosque was ordered to be 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.