Great Mosque of Ramla

For similarly named mosques, see List of grand mosques.
Great Mosque of Ramla
המסגד הגדול ברמלה
The mosque in 2012
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
StatusActive
Location
LocationRamla, Central
CountryIsrael
Great Mosque of Ramla is located in Central Israel
Great Mosque of Ramla
Location of the mosque in central Israel
Geographic coordinates31°55′30″N 34°52′30″E / 31.92500°N 34.87500°E / 31.92500; 34.87500
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
StyleByzantine
Completed
  • 12th century (as a church)
  • 1266 CE (as a mosque)
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Minaret(s)One

The Great Mosque of Ramla (Hebrew: המסגד הגדול ברמלה) is a mosque in Ramla, in the Central District of Israel.

Overview

The mosque was constructed in 12th century as a church. In 1266 CE, during the Mamluk Sultanate rule, the church was transformed into a mosque. A mihrab and minaret were added to the structure.[1]

The mosque consists of three parallel halls, a nave and two transepts.[1]

The mosque is accessible within walking distance south of Ramla Station of Israel Railways.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The Great Mosque of Ramla". Ramla Tourism Website. Retrieved 19 October 2023.

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