17th of Ramadan Mosque

considered one of Baghdad’s historic architectural landmarks. The foundation stone was laid during the reign of King Ghazi in 1355 AH / 1938 AD, funded by the Directorate of Endowments. It was initially planned to be named the King Faisal I Mosque. Construction began during the regency of Prince Abd al-Ilah on July 10, 1940, but then stopped until 1951, when the Endowments Council issued a decision to form a committee to resume work on the mosque, with plans to name it the King Faisal II Mosque. Work continued until 1953, then stopped again, and the name was considered to be changed to Al-Alawiyya Mosque.

The mosque was not completed until the era of Abdul Karim Qasim, who initially intended to name it the Republic Mosque. However, when he inaugurated it on the National Day of the Revolution, July 14, 1959, he named it Martyr Mosque (Jami’ al-Shaheed). Nevertheless, it remained closed, and no prayers were held there for four years. The first prayer was held during the era of Abdul Salam Arif, on Friday, December 6, 1963, and the mosque was reopened and renamed 14 Ramadan Mosque, in honor of the 14th of Ramadan Revolution, 1383 AH / 1963 AD.

After the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, the mosque was renamed 17 Ramadan Mosque, commemorating the Battle of Badr.

The mosque’s total area is approximately 5,000 square meters, and it can accommodate more than 2,500 worshippers.

The prayer hall contains a mihrab topped with a dome adorned with beautiful decorations. It also has a tall minaret with two balconies, built in a unique architectural style and covered in blue Karbala-style glazed tiles.

The mosque includes:

A residence for the imam and preacher

A hall for religious events and mourning gatherings

A women’s prayer area

An administration and service room

A garden surrounding the prayer hall