[1] The mosque dates back to the royal era of Iraq and is considered an important historical landmark since it is located in a significant square in the city.

"[2] In 1959, Abd al-Karim Qasim inaugurated the first Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the mosque in al-Firdos Square, and to be a shrine for senior political figures who would visit Iraq and lay wreaths there, and with the fluctuations that affected the mosque with its various names, the square remained bearing the name of al-Firdos, then the monument was demolished in 1959.

During the US invasion of Iraq the statue was taken down and the mosque was renamed to its current name to commemorate the Battle of Badr.

[3][4] Nowadays, the mosque remains active with Friday prayers being held in it for both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.

It also contains a house dedicated to the imam and the preacher and a hall for holding religious events and mourning councils.