Al-Ajbal Mosque

Al-Ajbal Mosque
مسجد الاجبال
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Status	Active
Location
Location	Al Amitahiyah district, Basra, Basra Governorate
Country	Iraq
Location of the mosque in Iraq
Geographic coordinates	30°28′56″N 47°49′49″E / 30.48232°N 47.83015°E / 30.48232; 47.83015
Architecture
Type	Mosque architecture
Style	Modern Iraqi (1998)
Funded by	Khalil al-Aqrab (1998)
Completed	1397 CE 1998 (reconstruction)
Specifications
Capacity	150 worshippers
Length	7 m (23 ft)
Width	15 m (49 ft)
Dome(s)	One
Minaret(s)	One
Materials	Mud brick (1397)
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The Al-Ajbal Mosque, also known as the Al-Aqrab Mosque or the Al-Saghir Mosque of Manawi Lajim, is a historic mosque located in the Al Amitahiyah district of Manawi Lajim neighbourhood near Abu al-Khaseeb in Basra, in the Basra Governorate of Iraq. It can accommodate at least 150 worshippers. The mosque dates from the late 14th century; and was extensively remodelled in 1998.^[1]

The mosque was formerly a mud brick structure, built in the late fourteenth century. It was later rebuilt with clay brick and plaster. In 1998, a complete reconstruction of the mosque was funded by Khalil al-Aqrab, a philanthropic businessman. In 2001, maintenance works were funded by Sharqiyah Ahmad al-Naami, a philanthropist.^[1]

Remodelled in 1998 in a modern Iraqi style, the mosque can be entered through a wooden door. The prayer hall is 7 metres (23 ft) long and 15 metres (49 ft) wide. The roof is supported by four large pillars. Next to the qibla, there is a platform, supported by five curved concrete columns. Facing this platform is a large assembly area, which is 20 metres (66 ft) long and 82 metres (269 ft) wide.^[1]

• List of mosques in Iraq
• Islam in Iraq