Muslim Visitor Information

This is arguably Damascus’s most popular architectural attraction. It is a significant and sacred religious site for Muslims all over the globe. There are a number of stories and beliefs surrounding this architectural masterpiece. This mosque is magnificent from the limestone floors, to the gold mosaics depicting forests, domes and towers. Also located within it is a huge courtyard that houses the shrine of Hussein. Hussein is an important figure in Islamic history as he was the grandson of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and the son of the early Muslim convert, Ali, who later became a Caliph. He is especially important to the Shiite Muslims. He was killed by the Omayyads during the battle of Kerbala.

This mosque was built in memory of Ruqayya who is considered a saint by the Shiite Muslims. She was the daughter of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The mosque was constructed recently in the 1980s around Ruqayya’s mausoleum. The interior comprises of numerous mirrors, the exterior is relatively simple and elegant. As with other mosques visitors must be dressed appropriately and take off their shoes before entering.

This beautiful mosque is built at the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) grand-daughter’s burial site. Built like the Sayidda Ruqayya mosque, it is very popular amongst Iranian and other Muslim pilgrims from all over the globe. The mosque is beautiful with a shiny onion shaped golden dome, beautiful blue tile work and two minarets. Zainab’s mausoleum is located in the centre of the mosque. The interior of the mosque is as lavish as the exterior with numerous mirrors and chandeliers decking the walls and ceiling respectively. Visitors must be dressed appropriately and take off their shoes before entering the mosque.

Abdullah Ibn Nasser Mosque

Al Qudsi Mosque

Al Faisal Mosque

Al Numan Ibn Bashir Mosque

Khalid Ibn Al Walid Mosque

Mezzeh Sheikh Saad, Damascus, Syria

Zayd Ibn Thabit Mosque

Souq Al Hamidya St, Damascus, Syria

Fares Al Khouri St, Damascus, Syria

Zamalka Grand Mosque

Abdul Ghani Anabulsi, Damascus, Syria

Habib Ibn Zayd Al Ansari Mosque

Al Irfan Mosque

Abdullah Ibn Al Abbas Mosque

Sayyida Khadija Mosque

Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifaii Mosque

Southern Bypass, Damascus, Syria

Sahnaya, Syria

The Umayyad Mosque

Abd Al-Hakeem Mosque

Shoukry Al-Qouwatly, Damascus, Syria