Ibn_Bunnieh_Mosque
Ibn Bunnieh Mosque
Well-known mosque in Baghdad, Iraq
The Ibn Bunnieh Mosque (Arabic: جامع ابن بنيه), also known as the Hajj al-Bunnieh Mosque (Arabic: جامع الحاج بنية) is a mosque in Baghdad located in al-Karkh district, opposite the Baghdad Central Station and near the Iraq Museum. 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 can hold 1,000 prayers.[1][2][3]
The Ibn Bunnieh Mosque is considered one of the most important urban landmarks of Baghdad.[1] The Mosque was also included in the 1982 official Iraqi Tourist Guide as a significant mosque and a notable landmark recommended for tourists to visit.[4]