Name of Object:

Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque

Other name of the Object (second name):

View of the mosque in classical Ottoman revival style from the courtyard

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Holding Institution:

Museum of Islamic Art at the Pergamon Museum, State Museums

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Date of Object:

Contemporary photo (2004)

Description:

This Mosque, built in the early 20th century, was dedicated to Khalid ibn al-Walid, the national hero who conquered Syria for Islam in AD 636. Most of the interior consists out of a single large prayer hall, which contains the domed mausoleum of Khalid ibn al-Walid. It shows over 50 battles he victoriously commanded. The mosque exemplifies the Ottoman architectural style; particularly beautiful are the minarets out of white limestone and the opulent décor inside. Since 2011, the mosque has been a focal point for political opponents protesting against the Syrian government and was damaged.

Type of Object

Photograph

Citation of this web page:

Stefan Weber "Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2026.
https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;de;16;en

Prepared by: Stefan Weber

MWNF Working Number: DE 016