The Aden Mosque or Aban Mosque
One of the oldest mosques situated in Crater
district. Even though the present
structure has no minaret, it is distinguished from
the other mosques by two factors: the first is the
design and beauty of its decorative patterns on doors, windows and pillars. The second that its
name is related to the first generation of the religious
judge and Muslim scholar named Aban bin Othman bin Al-Hakam
bin Othman bin Affan - the grand son of the third Khalifah (ruler) after the birth of Islam.
This mosque was rebuilt many times, and in
1996 it was completely demolished and reconstructed in
the same location Sadly this resulted in the loss of its
historical characteristics as the mosque was
characterized by beautiful ornamentation.
Alasqalani Mosque
It is located on Alasqalani Street and was famous
for having a number of great religious scholars. The
mosque was demolished and rebuilt in the 1960s.
Other old mosques
Among other old mosques in Aden are Aliraq’ Mosque,
Alnoor Mosque both built in 1959, Alrahman Mosque
built in 1963, and the Alrida Mosque built in 1967.
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Alhashimi Mosque
The Alhashimi mosque was located on Alhashimi Street
in the Sheik Othman district and is ascribed to
Hashm Bahar. It was demolished by Islamic extremists
in 1997.
Three pillars forming an oblong shape built in the
year 1960 were ornamented in the front side of the
mosque. The construction of a replacement mosque is
currently taking place. |
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Sultan Mosque
in Lahej |
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