Jidd Ḩafş, Bahrain
Khamis Mosque
The Khamis Mosque is believed to be the first mosque in Bahrain, built during the era of the Umayyad caliph Umar II in Khamis. According to Al Wasat journalist Kassim Hussain, other sources mention that it was built in a later era during the rule of Uyunids with one minaret. The second minaret was built two centuries later during the rule of Usfurids.
- City
- Jidd Ḩafş
- Country
- Bahrain
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia