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King Abdullah Mosque

King Abdullah Mosque

King Abdullah Mosque
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  • Jessabelll
    New York City, New York235 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Mosque and Shop
    You enter through a shop where they give you a robe to cover up if needed. You then go up stairs to the outside of the Mosque. The facade and blue dome are beautiful, with a big outside area to walk around. We also went inside the mosque which, while not ornate or large, was peaceful and beautiful. When you leave, you go back through the shop where the workers give you tea and do try to sell you a bit to make a purchase. They do have beautiful stuff that is hand made and worth the money if you want a souvenir to bring home such has hand painted ceramics or mosaics.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 October 2023
  • Nygen14
    Melbourne, Australia277 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Simply Beautiful- Add to your itinerary!
    Visited here while on a tour but this was not in our itinerary. 3 of our group visited on our own. Magnificent architectural design, a peaceful beautiful mosque and feel blessed that it is open to non Muslim visitors. Should be included as one of the special places of Amman to visit. A small museum is attached to the mosque which is also very interesting and well worth the visit too.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 October 2023
  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, District of Columbia6,624 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had my “BEST” photo taken here.
    The taxi driver took me here and we entered through a huge store selling tourist-related items. The English speaking staff told me that I had to wear an abaya to enter the mosque. Next to the store is a small museum where the employee gave me some papers explaining about the mosque. Decorations inside the mosque are plain and simple, nothing to write home about. I did not see the ladder where the Imman talks and sings. Noted a young man taking photo of his friend while lying down on the floor. I requested him to take a photo of me the same way. Results were impressive, photos include me ( wearing an abaya for the first time) and the beautiful chandeliers and ceiling as well!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 30 October 2023
  • Caitlyn H
    Amman, Jordan11 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    the King Abdullah I Mosque is a jewel in Amman's crown
    Upon stepping into the mosque, one immediately feels a tangible sense of tranquility and spirituality. The expansive prayer hall, adorned with intricate carpets and graceful chandeliers, emanates a calm atmosphere. Abundant natural light streams through the large windows, fostering a serene ambiance that encourages moments of reflection and contemplation. The interior design harmoniously merges traditional Islamic artistry with modern elements, resulting in a space that possesses a timeless yet contemporary feel.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 13 December 2023
  • vtlibrarian
    84 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice mosque, greedy gift shop
    Mosque is worth a look (although locals call it “the blue mosque” this is not the famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul). On the way in, you'll be required to wear a covering robe, for all females and men in shorts. On the way out, turn in your robe and then *run* right through the exorbitantly priced, high-pressure gift shop. The salespeople are really friendly and hard to avoid. I bought a pretty little painted dish for way too much money - when I got home, I saw a “handmade” sticker on the bottom. Peeled it off, and underneath it said “Made in China.” So frustrating. Really soured the experience. At least the money goes to a good cause (or so the salesperson said…..)
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 April 2024
  • Mike Kowalczyk
    Somerset, New Jersey366 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool interior, odd experience
    As a non-Muslim, it was an interesting experience going into a mosque, especially because in many places that I visited I was not allowed to. This one has a stunning interior. The odd thing about my experience was that you have to exit through a gift shop as if you were at Disney World. It was at that point that I experience the pushiest salesperson that I encountered in two weeks of traveling in the MENA region.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 7 July 2024
  • B T
    London, United Kingdom1,258 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth visiting only if passing by
    It’s a bit out of your way from downtown Amman, but not far from the abdali bus station. The building is very pretty with a huge blue dome. Visitors normally should enter through the gift shop but we accidentally went in through a entrance with no guard on duty.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 September 2024
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LegalRover
Jordan6,734 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
If you have visited other mosques around the world, especially in the Gulf, then you may be disappointed with this mosque. It is very plain and ordinary in comparison. One of my friends with whom I attended thought that seeing the mosque from the street was more impressive than the interior.

King Abdullah I Mosque is sometimes referred to as the Blue Mosque due to the mosaic tiled dome. The mosque was completed in 1989 as homage to King Hussein's grandfather. The interior has a large octagonal prayer hall. There is a separate section for women. As a tourist, you can visit both the men's and women's sections. Men are required to wear long pants; women a head scarf and a dark robe that are provided when you pay your 2 JD entrance ticket at the souvenir store. You have to walk through the souvenir store (of course) to get to the steps that lead you up to the mosque itself. Before you enter the mosque, you are required to leave your shoes in the cubby holes just outside. The inside is somewhat bland, again, in comparison to other mosques.

If you have time, I would recommend going to the lower level. In addition to a huge auditorium, there is a display outside in the hallways. I found this to be the most interesting part of the entire experience. I learned a lot from reading the placards and looking at the photographs, especially about King Hussein's restoration efforts of the Al Aqsa Mosque dome in Jerusalem.

If you have never been to a mosque then I would recommend coming here. If you have, then manage expectations. The outside is more striking than the interior.
Written 22 February 2021
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Rochalovesruby
Stamford, UK657 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We have seen many mosques around the world and if you don’t get a chance to visit don’t be disappointed.

We paid a small fee to enter then we were led into a gift shop where the ladies had to pick either a brown or black full length and hooded abaya.

Bearing in mind this mosque is an important one the decor was bland with many lights out on the vast light fitting.

Of course it was of interest to us otherwise we would not entered. On leaving the mosque and depositing the abaya we were collared in their shop.....we did not buy anything.
Written 4 March 2020
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amymlong
Houston, TX217 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Very interesting opportunity to experience a mosque for those that are non-Muslim. Visitors must enter from the visitors entrance and enter through the gift shop to pay a small entrance fee. Woman are required to wear a robe (they loan them to you at the gift shop) and then you can walk up to the mosque and explore it, as well as a couple of museums. We visited once on our own and then came back a couple of days later as part of a guided tour. I have to say, it was much more educational with the guide.
Beautiful building, neat experience. The museums are pretty simple, one has little models of other famous mosques and the other contains a few artifacts.
The gift shop has every type of item made in Jordan and the women who work there will give you a personal guided tour of the shop and explain how and where the items are made. I did not like that prices aren't visible and you have to ask for the price of each item. I will say though that they had the most expensive prices on souvenirs of any of the places we visited. All proceeds of the store go to the Queen Noor Foundation (they help women and disabled people) but plenty of other stores we visited along the Kings Highway also support this foundation and there prices are much better than here. For example. I was quoted $130 JD for a pair of earrings, but paid $35 for the same pair at another Queen Noor supported store. Visit the mosque, skip the store.
Written 18 March 2023
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Jessabelll
New York City, NY235 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
You enter through a shop where they give you a robe to cover up if needed. You then go up stairs to the outside of the Mosque. The facade and blue dome are beautiful, with a big outside area to walk around. We also went inside the mosque which, while not ornate or large, was peaceful and beautiful.

When you leave, you go back through the shop where the workers give you tea and do try to sell you a bit to make a purchase. They do have beautiful stuff that is hand made and worth the money if you want a souvenir to bring home such has hand painted ceramics or mosaics.
Written 16 October 2023
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Cindy V
London, UK43 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
The mosque is nice to visit however be careful of visiting the gift shop later. The ladies there tried to push you into purchasing items. Also the taxi driver who brought us there gets a commission for sales. It was just an unpleasant experience as you feel pressured into purchasing an item, the first thing the ladies will do is wrap a Bedouin scarf on you and give you a welcome tea. They then will mention that the bazaar is cheap as it's tax free (we found out later that prices are 3-4x higher than other stores) and that each item is carefully made (eg the scarf is handmade by disabled people, mosaics are hand painted) which could be true but also applies to items sold in other stores so shouldn't be a specific selling point for them. We also tried haggling with the store and she refused to accept our price and then just as we left the store did she mentioned that 'the manager has accepted our price' (surprise surprise not). AVOID THE BAZAAR.
Written 29 October 2021
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Princes of travel
Paris, France6,975 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
King Abdullah I Mosque is located along a busy thoroughfare in the city of Amman, just opposite a Coptic church. Admission costs 2 JD for foreign visitors and you are loaned a tunic if you are not dressed according to the rules of Islam, either for men or women.

The welcome is very smiling and pleasant. A person speaking very well in French gives us some explanations before our visit. The mosque is rather recent, its completion going back to 1989. Its dome with blue mosaics is recognizable among all.
Modern architecture, the interior surprises with its very traditional side with a fairly sober decoration even if the chandelier is quite imposing.

It is possible to go around the courtyard to have several views of the minarets, the dome and the surrounding city. Allow 20-40 min visit if you take the time. Small museum with some interesting pieces. A booklet is provided with some explanations. After the tour, you will have to return the tunic, tea will be served and one of the entrance volunteers will be happy to show you around their huge shop.

The products are very beautiful but very expensive...
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Written 14 August 2024
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,356 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
I used to work in Amman in the late 70's and observed the construction of the mosque but it was great to be back here to see it finished . Entrance is 2 JD and you can get a free Arabic robe if you are wearing shorts. Inside the mosque it is very baic and looks a bit bare. On the way out there is a large souvenir shop that helps support some of the refugees in the country.
Written 16 September 2021
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Peter H.
Vienna, Austria7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Worst experience of the whole trip this souvenir store

Normally I don't have time to write a review, but in this case I like to make an exception!

I'll start by saying that this is the only mosque in Amman where tourists of other faiths are allowed to enter.
I have been in many mosques, the main thing for people of other faiths should be the religious experience!

You are lured here under a pretext and enticed to buy something!
As usual in the Arab world, a guest is offered something to drink on this occasion you are guided through the store (really not the nicest and cleanest)

Then it continues to sell cheap china items under the illusion that this is for the benefit of refugees and a charity organization stands behind it. (damn lie)

Please during your visit to this beautiful mosque do not take anything to drink from the "ladies", these are ice-cold beasts, which due to their origin from Palestine push on your prospective customers tear gland to get more money out!
Written 5 April 2022
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Amber in Wunderland
Sydney, Australia304 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I am not any religion so I dont find most churches that interesting to be honest. Our driver took us here as part of our city tour. You enter through a shop. You have to get dressed up in full coverings before going into the Mosque. It looks like the pictures. I guess it was ok. Just not really my thing. I was only in there for a very short time as I overheat and can’t wear excess clothing for more than 30 secs. :(
Written 11 September 2022
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AkelaH
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom1,118 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is such a beautiful building. Visitors who are not Muslim have to enter via the visitor entrance. Clothing should be conservative but they have gowns to wear if you don’t have long sleeves or trousers/ long skirt. There is such a sense of calm inside and there are volunteers on hand to explain parts of the building to you. Well worth a visit.
Written 1 May 2023
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