JORDAN ~ King Abdullah Mosque - Amman ~

... A great view of one of the many imposing mosques in the capital city... a fine example of modern Islamic architecture... and a beautiful place of worship... this is the only mosque in Amman where non Muslims can visit... you can learn some history and enjoy piece and quite time... Thanks a lot  Kate!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photo: Mohsen Ulama
Amman, the modern and ancient capital of Jordan, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the World.

The King Abdullah Mosque was built between 1982 and 1986 as a memorial to the late King Hussein’s Grandfather, His Majesty As-Sayyid Abdullah I, King of Jordan. The mosque is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome, beneath which 3,000 Muslims can offer prayer at any one time.

Located inside the mosque is the Islamic Museum, with a collection of pottery and photographs of His Majesty King Abdullah I.

Stamp:

Arc de Triomphe - Dated "1997"
(Issued  10-05-1998)