Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque

مقام رقية بنت الحسين
mosque in Damascus
#13 in Damascus / #36 in Syria
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by James Gordon from Los Angeles, California, USA
/ CC BY 2.0

The Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque is an important religious site located in Damascus, Syria. It is named after Sayyidah Ruqayya, the daughter of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The mosque is a significant place of pilgrimage, particularly for Shia Muslims. The architecture of the mosque is notable for its intricate designs, beautiful calligraphy, and stunning decorations that reflect Islamic art and heritage.


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