King Abdullah I Mosque
مسجد الملك عبد الله الأول
A blue-domed mosque completed in 1989, one of the few mosques in Amman that welcomes non-Muslim visitors.
The mosque was built by King Hussein in memory of his grandfather, King Abdullah I, and completed in 1989. Beneath its huge blue mosaic dome, the main prayer hall can hold about 3,000 people, and the courtyard includes a small Islamic museum.
Non-Muslims must buy a ticket (about 2 dinars) to enter. Women must wear the robe and headscarf provided at the entrance. Visits are not allowed during prayer times or on Fridays. It is generally open about 8:00 to 11:00 and 12:30 to 14:00.
It is in the Abdali district, about 10 minutes by taxi from the old town.
Opening hours
Sat–Thu approx. 08:00–11:00 and 12:30–14:00 (closed during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Rainbow Street
- The Jordan Museum
- Amman Citadel
- Downtown Amman (Al-Balad)
- Roman Theatre (Amman)
- Royal Tank Museum
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers
- Royal Automobile Museum