Abu Khadra Mosque

Abu Khadra Mosque
مسجد أبوخضرة
The mosque in 2012, following its destruction
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque (–2012)
StatusDestroyed
Location
LocationSabra, Gaza
CountryPalestine
Location of the former mosque in Gaza
Interactive map of Abu Khadra Mosque
Coordinates31°30′46″N 34°27′10″E / 31.51291°N 34.45264°E / 31.51291; 34.45264
Architecture
Destroyed2012
Specifications
DomeTwo
MinaretOne

The Abu Khadra Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أبوخضرة) was a mosque located in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, in the State of Palestine.[1] Prior to its destruction by Israeli forces in 2012,[2] the mosque had one minaret and two domes.

The former mosque was located 1,661.48 kilometres (1,032.40 mi) from Mecca.[3]

Palestinian journalist Moaz al-Amour was shot working near it.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Abu Khadra Mosque, Palestinian Territory". ps.geoview.info. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "IOF destroys completely three mosques damages 64 others during the aggression". Palestine Information Center. November 29, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  3. ^ "Abu Khadra Mosque - Mosque in Gaza". prayertimes.date. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.

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