description Al-Husseini Mosque Overview
Al-Husseini Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque in downtown Amman, Jordan, built in 1924 by King Abdullah I on the site of an earlier mosque constructed under the Ottomans. It sits adjacent to the downtown souks and the Roman-era Nymphaeum. The mosque features a pink-and-white stone facade, a large prayer hall, and a minaret that has become a recognizable element of central Amman's skyline. It remains one of the busiest mosques in the Jordanian capital.
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Where is Al-Husseini Mosque in Amman?
Al-Husseini Mosque stands in downtown Amman beside the central souks and near the Roman-era Nymphaeum. The area around the mosque is part of the historic heart of modern Amman. [King Hussein official tourism guide](https://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/tourism1.html)
Who built Al-Husseini Mosque, and when?
The mosque was rebuilt in the 1920s under King Abdullah I, with tourism references commonly dating the rebuilding to 1924. It replaced or incorporated an older mosque on the same central Amman site. [Jordan tourism guide](https://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/tourism1.html)
What does Al-Husseini Mosque look like?
It is an Ottoman-style mosque faced with distinctive pink-and-white stone. Its setting beside Amman's souks and Roman remains makes the building part of a larger historic urban scene. [Visit Jordan brochure](https://jp.visitjordan.com/uploads/brochures/tracing-islam-english2022.pdf)
Was Al-Husseini Mosque restored after a fire?
Yes. A fire in 2019 led King Abdullah II to order a rehabilitation project intended to preserve the mosque's historical and architectural character. The Royal Hashemite Court later reported that the renovation project had been completed. [Royal Hashemite Court](https://rhc.jo/en/news/crown-prince-checks-al-husseini-mosque-renovation-project)
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