King Abdullah I Mosque
#4of 9 places to visit in AmmanAmman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Also known as Blue Mosque of Amman · Masjid al-Malik Abdullah al-Awwal · King Abdullah Mosque
Quick answer
Opening hours: 08:00–11:00 and 12:30–14:00, closed Fridays. Entry: JOD 2. Allow 45 min. Best time: Early morning on Saturday to Thursday.
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- Opening hours
- 08:00–14:00
- Closed Fridays
- Entry fee
- JOD 2
- Ticket from
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time of day
- Early morning on Saturday to Thursday
- Best months
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Address
- King Hussein Street, Jabal al-Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan (street-level postal code not published)
About King Abdullah I Mosque
King Abdullah I Mosque charges non-Muslim visitors about JOD 2 as of 2026 and is described in several guides as the one mosque in Amman that regularly admits non-Muslims. King Abdullah I Mosque was built between 1982 and 1989 by King Hussein as a memorial to his grandfather, the first ruler of the Hashemite Kingdom, and its 35-metre blue mosaic dome is the most recognisable single silhouette in the city. The prayer hall holds around 3,000 worshippers, and the complex as a whole is reported to hold about 7,000. King Abdullah I Mosque sits on a hill between Jabal al-Weibdeh and Abdali, so its blue dome is visible from several parts of the city, including Amman Citadel.
Best time of day: Early morning on Saturday to Thursday. Before the late-morning group arrivals and midday prayer break.
King Abdullah I Mosque timings
King Abdullah I Mosque is open 08:00–11:00 and 12:30–14:00. It keeps the same hours on Saturday and Sunday.
- Opening hours
- 08:00–14:00
Mon–Thu 08:00–11:00 and 12:30–14:00 Friday Closed Sat–Sun 08:00–11:00 and 12:30–14:00 - For non-Muslim visitors, Saturday to Thursday, reported 08:00-11:00 and 12:30-14:00; another guide gives 08:00-14:00. The split windows are the narrower option. Closed to non-Muslim visitors on Fridays. Closed to visitors during the five daily prayers and in Ramadan afternoons; hours shift with prayer times. Verify on arrival.
- Closed on
- Friday (closed to non-Muslim visitors)
Good to know: Closed to visitors during the five daily prayers and in Ramadan afternoons; hours shift with prayer times.
Opening hours compiled from international.visitjordan.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
King Abdullah I Mosque ticket price
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard ticket | JOD 2 |
| Concession (student / senior) | JOD 2 |
| Children | JOD 2 |
King Abdullah I Mosque is reported at JOD 2 for non-Muslim visitors, as of 2026, in several guides; the small museum inside the complex is described separately at about JOD 2, and sources differ on whether the mosque entry is free. Verify at the entrance. The mosque is not part of the Jordan Pass.
Prices compiled from international.visitjordan.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Best time to visit King Abdullah I Mosque
- Quiet
- Moderate
08:00 - 10:00
Morning OpeningBest time to go
Few visitors; the courtyard and prayer hall are quiet and the loaner scarves are easy to collect.
Quiet10:00 - 11:00
Group Arrivals
Small tour groups and school parties arrive before the midday break; the prayer hall is manageable.
Moderate11:00 - 12:30
Prayer Break
Non-Muslim access pauses around midday prayer; worshippers, not tourists, fill the hall.
Quiet12:30 - 14:00
Afternoon Window
The second visiting slot draws day-trippers; this is the last chance before the mosque closes to visitors.
Moderate
History of King Abdullah I Mosque
King Abdullah I Mosque was commissioned by King Hussein in 1982 and completed in 1989 to honour Abdullah I, assassinated in 1951 at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The mosque was designed as a modern Jordanian landmark rather than a copy of an older style, combining a large prayer hall with a blue mosaic dome, cream stone walls and a single tall minaret. The interior is finished in carpets, calligraphy and chandeliers, and a small museum inside the complex holds objects associated with Abdullah I. Guides consistently describe the museum as modest and quick to visit. The site was chosen as a national memorial, and the mosque remains a state-run place of worship under the Ministry of Awqaf. Visitors therefore see it as both a monument and a functioning mosque, and the rules on access follow the prayer calendar rather than a fixed tourist schedule.
Rules & etiquette at King Abdullah I Mosque
King Abdullah I Mosque enforces a strict dress code: long trousers and covered arms for men, and for women full coverage from wrist to ankle plus a headscarf, with loaner abayas and scarves reportedly available at the entrance. Shoes come off at the door, and visitors carry them or use racks. Non-Muslim visitors are not admitted during prayer times, and access is closed entirely on Fridays. Talk quietly in the prayer hall, do not photograph worshippers, and follow the attendants' signs about where to stand.
Flash photography and tripods inside are discouraged. Do not point feet at the qibla wall or walk in front of praying worshippers. Staff at the entrance decide who enters and when, and instructions from mosque staff override any timetable printed in a guidebook.
Tips for visiting King Abdullah I Mosque
- 1
King Abdullah I Mosque works best as a 45-minute stop between Jabal al-Weibdeh and the Abdali area, timed for a Saturday to Thursday morning. Arrive by 09:00 in summer, since prayer breaks can shorten the visiting window, and check the day's timetable with the attendant before queueing. Bring a scarf if you want to avoid the loaner ones, and wear socks: marble floors are cold in winter and hot in summer.
- 2
King Abdullah I Mosque is a short taxi ride from Downtown and Rainbow Street, so a morning route of Downtown breakfast, mosque and then Rainbow Street works well. Carry small notes for the ticket, and ask about the museum at the same window if you want to see the memorial exhibits. The blue dome is best photographed from the outer courtyard at late afternoon light.
How to reach King Abdullah I Mosque
The red star is King Abdullah I Mosque; the numbered pins are the 4 nearest places in our guides, each showing its rank in its city. Tap a pin for details.
King Hussein Street, Jabal al-Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan (street-level postal code not published)Directions in Google Maps
From Downtown Amman (Hashemite Plaza)
3 km · 10-15 min
Roughly JOD 2-4 (metered taxi or app price)
From Rainbow Street (Jabal Amman)
3.5 km · 10-15 min
Roughly JOD 2-4 (metered taxi or app price)
From Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
40 km · 60-80 min
JOD 3.3-3.4 by Airport Express (reported, as of 2026), plus roughly JOD 2-3 by taxi
Nearest airport
From Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
about 35 km south of central Amman, 45-60 minutes by Airport Express bus or 40-50 minutes by taxi.
Nearest station
From Amman has no metro or passenger rail; the nearest public transport is the Ras Al-Ain BRT terminal and Downtown taxi ranks. The mosque is on the road toward Abdali.
King Abdullah I Mosque FAQs
Can non-Muslims visit King Abdullah I Mosque?
Yes. King Abdullah I Mosque admits non-Muslim visitors from Saturday to Thursday outside prayer times, and it is described as the mosque in Amman that welcomes them most regularly. It is closed to non-Muslims on Fridays.
What is the entry fee for King Abdullah I Mosque?
About JOD 2 for non-Muslim visitors, as of 2026, according to several guides; a small museum inside is described separately. Verify at the entrance, since sources differ on whether the mosque itself is free.
What should I wear at King Abdullah I Mosque?
Long trousers and covered arms for men, and full coverage from wrist to ankle plus a headscarf for women. Loaner abayas and scarves are reportedly available at the entrance, and shoes come off inside.
When was King Abdullah I Mosque built?
Between 1982 and 1989, commissioned by King Hussein in memory of his grandfather Abdullah I. Its blue mosaic dome is about 35 metres across.
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