Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Mosque
The al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الخانقاه الصلاحية) is located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
History
The mosque is situated on the former palace of the Latin Patriarch. Following the Crusader surrender of Jerusalem to Salah al-Din in 1187, it became a convent for Sufi mystics. Its minaret was built in around 1417.[1]
References
- ↑ Winter, Dave & Matthews, John. Israel Handbook, p. 147. Footprint Travel Guides, 1999. ISBN 1-900949-48-2
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Note: East Jerusalem is officially jurisdicted by Israel, but is not recognized as such by the international community
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Note: Gaza Strip is under a separate Palestinian administration ruled by Hamas; East Jerusalem is under de facto Israeli control, though claimed by Palestinians
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Coordinates: 31°46′43.68″N 35°13′45.53″E / 31.7788000°N 35.2293139°E / 31.7788000; 35.2293139