Al-Shafi'i Mosque
CR # 4030576009NEWJeddah
ReligiousHistoricalCulturalWalkable Tour
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Al-Shafi'i Mosque is regarded as the oldest mosque in Historic Jeddah, tucked into the lanes of Souq Al-Jami' near Souq Al-Alawi. Tradition links its foundation to the early Islamic era, and its slender minaret is thought to be around 800 years old, while much of the prayer hall reflects later Ottoman-era rebuilding. A careful restoration completed in 2015 revived its crenellated white walls, arched arcades and open central courtyard. It remains an active neighbourhood mosque and a peaceful stop on any walk through Al-Balad. Photo credits: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CC BY 2.0), Tahir mq (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ashashyou (CC BY-SA 4.0), saudipics (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
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