Mosque Name: Sal Mosque
Country: Jordan
City: Sal (near Irbid)
Year of construction (AD): 700-799 CE
GPS: 32.570451° 35.911254°
Gibson Classification: Between
Rebuilt facing Mecca: never
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Description:
This village mosque dates back to Umayyad times. It is still in use today. It faces the Between Qibla. A new facade has been added to the mosque, but the shape and size of the congregational hall remains the same. A mihrab niche can clearly be seen on the south facing wall.
The Sal Mosque faces the Between Qibla Position
This photo shows the older mosque in the rear and the newer addition on the front
The entrance to the Sal Mosque.
The Sal Mosque faces the Between Qibla Position
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