The mosque was constructed in the Ottoman era, most likely in 1620,[2] by Emir Munzer Al-Tannoukhi, who was the Governor of Beirut between 1616 and 1633.

Partly damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, the mosque was restored in 2002.

It has two entrances: the original 17th century arch portal from Souk Al-Bazarkhan, and a second entrance with three arches, added when the adjacent building was demolished to make way for the new Emir Fakhreddine Street (later renamed Riad Al-Solh Street).

[3][4] Eight Roman granite columns were re-used in the construction of the mosque’s courtyard.

[5] Partly damaged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990), the mosque was restored in 2002.