The 10 Oldest Mosque Around the World

The 10 Oldest Mosque around the world tells about the greatness of Islam in all corners of the world. In the history some of the Mosque has witnessed many things and still standing as the landmark and supplicate to the Allah Almighty One in those Mosque.

1. Masjid Al HaramMasjid Al Haram which is also referred as the Holy Kaaba is undoubtedly the oldest Mosque in the world and is the place where the Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim and his son used to pray. Muslims all over the world turn to the Qiblah direction of the Holy Kaaba 5 times a day. It is stated in the Quran that it is the first house for Humanity build for the worship of One Allah Almighty.
2. Al Aqsa Mosque JerusalemAl Aqsa Mosque located in Jerusalem was built in the 705 A.D. It is a very important and holy site in Islam. According to a Hadith in Al Bukahri, it is the 3rd holiest site and offering a prayer there is worth a 1000 prayer. It is also the Masjid where our Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) prayed on the night of Mirage. It was also the previous Qibla direction for 17 months after the migration to Madinah after a revelation to which the Qibla direction was changed towards the Holy Kaabah. Al Aqsa was returned to its former glory by Saladin from the Crusaders after the capture of Jerusalem.
3. The Great Mosque of Sana’a YemenThe Great Mosque of Sana’a also known as Al-Jami al-Kaba bi is located in Sana’a, Yemen and it is built during the 7th and 8th century. It is constructed next to the Ghumdan Palace site. The Mosque has a great architecture built over the time in the different era. The Important renovation was done by Queen Arwa Ibn Ahmad in the year 1130.The Mosque is also included in the UNESCO World's Heritage list.
4. Mosque of Uqba TunisiaMosque of Uqba also known as the Great Mosque of Kairouan, situated in the city of Kairouan, Tunisia. The city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage town. It was built by an Arab General named as Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 at the time of the founding of the city. The Mosque act as the center of learning both in Islamic thoughts and Secular Sciences before the educational universities were built in Tunis in the 11th century.
5. Ummayad Mosque SyriaUmmayad Mosque also named as the Great Mosque of Damascus and it is located in Damascus Syria and it is the one of the oldest Mosques built in 634. The Mosque has withstood many dynasties and ruling periods and is one of the most visited attractions of the country due to its immensely beautiful architecture and history.

6. Qubba Masjid Saudi ArabThe Qubba Mosque is one of the oldest Mosque of the world. The first stone for the construction of the Mosque was laid by our Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) himself in the year 622 after his migration to Madinah from Makkah. Muslims Going for Umrah with cheap Umrah package they visit Qubba Masjid as Ziyarat.

1. Old Jumma Masjid, IndiaThis Mosque is in Kilakarai, located in Tamil Nadu constructed during the Pandya Dynasty by Yemeni Merchant after being ordered by the Emperor of Yemen after accepting Islam during the Prophets period. It was built in 628 and reconstructed again in the 11th century. Ibn Battuta also mentions this Mosque in his Rihla saying that the people there lived as though they were in the Arab land.
2. The Great Mosque of Kufa IraqThe Mosque of Kufa Iraq was completed in 670 AD and it is one of the famous and cherished place of prayer among the Shia community of Muslims.
3. Great Mosque of Xian ChinaThe Great Mosque of Xian located in China is the oldest Mosque in China. It was built and completed in 742. Like the other Mosque around the world with domes and minarets, this Mosque is built in Chinese architectural style. There are also Arabic inscriptions inside the Mosque. It is also a tourist spot for people who visit the place.
4. Cordoba Mosque SpainCordoba Mosque currently a Cathedral started its construction in 784. It is one of the famous Mosques, tourist attraction. The limelight of the Cordoba Mosque is the mixture of the Moorish with Renaissance architecture. It is visited for its excellent and intricate craftsmanship in the architecture and his history.

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