JAFFALI MOSQUE

Jaffali Mosque is an architectural marvel built in 1987 near the Al-Balad area. This stunning white mosque sits next to a calm lake and is one of the most beautiful in old Jeddah. The mosque's architectural elegance and grandeur exemplify the 20 domes that adorn its roof. The mosque also features a well-organized layout.

Built in the year 1987 by the Egyptian architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil, the Jaffali Mosque is one of the best places to visit in Jeddah, in addition to being one of its most famous mosques. Located near the Al Balad area and the Al Bayaa roundabout, this mosque is characterised by 20 opulent domes, and sprawls across more than 3000 square metres.

Home to a rectangular courtyard, and various corridors, this mosque can accommodate almost 2500 worshippers at a time. In addition to its striking white structure, the mosque also has a 3-tier minaret and offers serene views of the lake.

Highlights

• Jaffali Mosque is spread in 3,060 square meters and can comfortably accommodate over 2,500 worshipers.
• The mosque also has a 370 square meter rectangular courtyard surrounded by beautiful dome-topped corridors.
• Built on a raised platform, it features stairways leading to the main interior area on both the eastern and western facades.
• The building, designed by renowned architect Abdel Wahed Al-Wakeel, is inspired by the city's elegant ancient neighborhoods.
• The mosque's layout is highly compartmentalized, yet united by a common rectangular theme, separating all sections from each other.
• A stunning architectural, design, and spiritual masterpiece, this radiant mosque enhances the surrounding landscape with its remarkable appeal and elegance.