Ibn Bunnieh Mosque

Its unique Islamic architecture and style include its oval dome which is shaped like an egg and Arabic calligraphy of verses from the Quran on its walls made by the Iraqi master calligrapher Hashem Muhammad al-Baghdadi.

The name of the mosque was attributed to Hajj Mahmoud al-Bunnieh who is buried next to the sanctuary from the western side.

The mosque also witnessed large crowds of visitors, including worshippers and people coming in to rest or clean themselves in the hammam.

The minaret has a unique octagonal shape with a diameter of 3 meters, and it is covered with blue tiles brought from Karbala.

[3] The mosque contains a large chapel that can accommodate more than 1,000 worshipers along with other rooms such as a library full of Islamic and historical books.

The mosque has a residence for the Imam and a large hall for holding religious events and mourning councils.

Ibn Bunnieh Mosque as seen from the Damascus Street.