Al-Wazeer Mosque
Al-Wazeer Mosque (Arabic: جامع الوزير, romanized: Jami' al-Wazir) is an old mosque in Baghdad, Iraq, which is considered a cultural heritage. The mosque was built by the Wazir of Baghdad Hassan Pasha in 1599 during the Ottoman era. Later the mosque witnessed several renovation and restoration works. The main characteristic of the mosque is its Ottoman architectural style. It is located in al-Rusafa district behind the Souk al-Sarai, near the riverbank of the Tigris River. The mosque contains prayer space for over more than 400 worshippers. On the left side of the mosque, there is a round-shaped minaret. The attached garden extends to the riverbank of the Tigris river.
| Al-Wazeer Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: جامع الوزير | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Al-Rusafa, Baghdad, Iraq |
Location in Baghdad, Iraq | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°20′21″N 44°23′19″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Ottoman architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 400 worshipers |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The area in which the mosque is located in, as well as al-Wazeer Mosque itself, are a part of a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site.