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Damascus is known as the tapestry of Middle Eastern culture and history. Also known as the pearl of the East, Damascus is Syria’s capital and is home to the largest yield of jasmine flowers. Damascus is the world’s oldest city, with a history as old as 11,000 years. Located in the southwest of Syria, Damascus is home to 4 million people, and 75 percent of the population is Muslim population.
Notable landmarks that are considered to be UNESCO’s world heritage sites in Damascus include the Ummayad Mosque, which is one of the many that brings Muslims together during prayer times in Damascus. During the time of the Umayyad Caliphate, Damascus was a cultural and economic hub. Even today, it is known for roses and rose water. The city is rich in its cultural roots and remains a sign of resilience as it has experienced multiple challenges since the time it existed.
The Umayyad Mosque is the oldest mosque in the world that has maintained its structure even today. Built as a Christian Basilica, the mosque was dedicated to John the Baptist. The legend from the Iron Age talks about the Ummayad mosque as the place from where the god of thunderstorms and rain had come. Constructed in the 8th century, the Ummayad mosque has its architectural design intact and remains free from any major changes. The mosque has the minaret of Jesus, which is the tallest minaret of the mosque. The mosque consists of a prayer hall and a massive courtyard that has fountains for performing ablution.
Before the Civil War, the courtyard served as a social space for people to come together, and tourists were allowed to visit the mosque during and after prayer times in Damascus. The Umayyad Mosque follows a basilica plan. It has been constructed with marble paneling and is adorned by gold mosaics. These extensive mosaics cover around 4,000 square meters, which makes them the largest mosaics in the world. The artistic features of this mosque have their origins in Mediterranean art.
Constructed in 1590, Sinan Pasha Mosque is named after an Ottoman-appointed governor in Damascus. The site where Sinan Pasha Mosque was constructed was the site of another mosque known as the mosque of Basal on the southwest of the walled city of Damascus. This mosque is still open to people during prayer times in Damascus and also operates as a madrasa for people in Damascus. The mosque stands out because of its black and white stone. A panel made of tile with floral motifs and Arabic calligraphy on both sides of the mosque gives it its distinct identity.
The minaret of the mosque rises above the southern pier and has a pointed conical crown on top. The mosque has a prayer hall that is covered by a large dome and is located on the southern side of the courtyard. The entryway in the mosque is arched, and there are two side entrances in the mosque. Before the prayer hall, there is a courtyard that has a water fountain for ablution in the center. The courtyard once had an entryway from the market on the north side.
Also known as Naqshbandi Mosque, Murad Pasha Mosque was named after Governor Murad Pasha in 1568. The mosque came to be known as the Naqshbandi Mosque, as it used to be the center of the Naqshbandi Sufi. Located in the Suwayqa district, Murad Pasha Mosque is among the oldest mosques in Damascus that are still open during prayer times in Damascus and even after. The mosque has an extensive courtyard with a large fountain standing in the center.
The courtyard is further divided into residential rooms, and within the mosque, on the corner of the building is Murad Pasha’s grave. This mosque is located in the old city of Damascus. The mosque has Ottoman architecture and is known for its similarity with Sulaymaniyya Takiyya Mosque. The mosque is covered by a large dome and has a prominent hexagonal-shaped minaret. The entryway of the mosque and its main gate have inscriptions that reflect the history of the mosque.
Located in the southern area of Damascus, in the neighborhood of Al-Maidan. The mosque was constructed for Seif al-Din Tanibak al-Husseini in 1394, a Mamluk governor who was ruling in Damascus at that time. The mosque has the tomb of the governor in a complex within the mosque, as it was a tradition of the Ottoman era. Al-Tinabiyeh Mosque has a Western outlook that has alternating black and white construction with motifs of Arabic inscriptions. The mosque of the window has circular mosaic panels, whereas the entryway features a square mosaic. The mosque contains two halls that have domes, and the dome covers the main prayer area as well. While the mosque is open during the daily prayer times in Damascus, the facility also organizes study sessions in its relatively modern interior.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:41 | 12:31 | 16:15 | 19:31 | 21:09 |