The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was originally the Church of Saint John and was built by the crusaders in the 12th century. It was converted into the city's Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, the mosque's refurbishment was completed in 2004. The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was originally the old church of Saint John the Baptist, built by the crusaders in 1150 over the site of Roman imperial baths. Similar Romanesque churches with triple apses were built in Tyre and Tartus, using recuperated material such as Roman columns and capitals. In 1291, the Mamluks captured Beirut and converted the church into a mosque. It was renamed Al-Omari Mosque in the name of Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, it soon became known as "Jami’ Al-Kabir" (the Great Mosque). Its Mamluk-style entrance and minaret were added in 1350. During the French Mandate the façade was redesigned by adding a riwaq, or portico, and integrating the mosque's main entrance into the new colonnade of Maarad Street. Badly damaged during the Civil War (1975-1990), the mosque's refurbishment was completed in 2004 in a way that reveals the building's origins and history. A second minaret was built on the northwest corner of a new colonnaded courtyard. Beneath it, an ancient cistern with Roman columns and stone vaults has been preserved. 1150: The crusaders built the original Church of Saint John. 1291: The Mamluks recaptured Beirut and converted the church into a mosque. 1350: The Mamluk-style entrance and minaret of the mosque were added. 1975-1990: During the Civil War, the mosque was badly damaged . 2004: The mosque's refurbishment was completed in a way that reveals the building's origin and history.

This used to be a crusader church for saint john turned into a mosque with the mamlook occupation of beirut almost 100 years after it was built. It is almost 1000 years old and is a very nice place to visit.

(Translated by Google) We are a generation in which the friend was righteous and the earth had its sanctity. We gathered early to go to it and come back quickly so that we would be late for our school duties. The words of the parents were holy and respect for our holy ancestors. We learned respect for the neighbor and the right of neighborhood. How sad I am for those generations that did not know and did not enjoy what we lived and enjoyed. (Original) نحن جيل كان فيه الصديق صدوق وكان للارض قدسيتها نحصو باكرا لنذهب اليها ونعود بسرعة كي لانتأخر على واجباتنا المدرسية كان كلام الاهل مقدس واحترام الاجداد اقدس نحن تعلمنا احترام الجار وحق الجيرة كم انا حزينةعلى هذه الاجيال التي لم تعرف ولم تستمتع بما عشناواستمتعنا

This mosque used to be a church in ancient time. That is why it is in rectangular shape.

Known Mosque in Beirut

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(Translated by Google) Do not despair of the difficulty of the road, the straight path on the back of hell, but it is a way to heaven! 💙 Do not despair of the difficulty of the road, the straight path on the back of hell, but it is a way to heaven! Do not despair of the difficulty of the road, the straight path on the back of hell, but it is a way to heaven! 💙 Do not despair of the difficulty of the road, the straight path on the back of hell, but it is a way to heaven! Hell, but it is a way to heaven! , But it is a road to paradise! 💙 (Original) لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙لا تيأس من صعوبة الطريق، فالصراط المستقيم على ظهر جهنّم، ولكنّه طريق الى الجنّة!💙

(Translated by Google) The Great Omari Mosque is the oldest house of worship in Lebanon, built in 1435 AH - 635 AD during the reign of the Caliph Al-Rashed Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. The Crusaders turned it into a cathedral during the First Crusade in the 12th century. The Mamluks returned him to a mosque in 1291 after liberating Bilad al-Sham. It was damaged during the civil war and was renovated in 2004. The Great Omari Mosque was an ancient Crusader church of St. Yahya the Baptist, built in 1150 AD on the site of the Roman imperial baths. Similar Roman-style triple-domed churches were built in Tire and Tartus, using imported materials such as Roman columns and capitals. In 1291, the Mamluks captured Beirut and converted the church into a mosque. It was named the Omari Mosque to commemorate the Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab, then became known as the Great Mosque. The entrance to the mosque was built and a Mamluk-style minaret was added in 1350 AD. During the French Mandate of Lebanon, the facade was redesigned again by adding a portico, or portico, and integrating the entrance of the main mosque to the new row of Maarad Street. The mosque was severely damaged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) and was renovated in 2004 in a way that preserved the origins and history of the mosque. A second minaret built on the northwest corner and a new courtyard supported by columns. Under the mosque. (Original) المسجد العمري الكبير هو أقدم دار عبادة في لبنان، بُنِيَ عام 14هـ - 635م في عهد الخليفة الراشد عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه. حوله الصليبيون إلى كاتدرائيّة إبان الحملة الصليبية الأولى في القرن الثاني عشر. أعاده المماليك إلى مسجد في عام 1291 بعد تحريرهم بلاد الشام. وقد تضرر أثناء الحرب الأهلية، واكتمل تجديده في عام 2004. المسجد العمري الكبير كان كنيسة صليبية قديمة للقديس يحيى المعمدان، بنى في عام 1150 ميلادية على موقع الحمامات الإمبراطورية الرومانية. بنيت كنائس مماثلة بالأسلوب الروماني ثلاثية القباب بنيت في صور وطرطوس، باستعمال مواد مستوردة مثل الأعمدة والعواصم الرومانية. في 1291 ميلادية، أسر المماليك بيروت وحولوا الكنيسة إلى مسجد. سمي بالمسجد العمري لذكرى الخليفة عمر بن الخطّاب، ثم صار معروفا باسم (الجامع الكبير). بني مدخل الجامع وأضيفت مئذنة على الطراز المملوكي عام 1350 ميلادية. أثناء الانتداب الفرنسي على لبنان أعيد تصميم الواجهة مرة ثانية بإضافة رواق، أو رواق معمد، ودمج مدخل المسجد الرئيسي إلى الصف الجديد لشارع Maarad. تضرر المسجد ضررا بليغا أثناء الحرب الأهلية اللبنانية (1975-1990)، ثم جُدد المسجد في عام 2004 بطريقة حافظت على أصول وتأريخ المسجد. مئذنة ثانية بنيت على الزاوية الشمالية الغربية وفناء جديد مدعم بالأعمدة. تحت المسجد.

(Translated by Google) Greetings to all who contributed to the construction and care of this mosque and all mosques, especially mosques age (Original) تحية اجلال واكبار لكل من ساهم ببناء ورعاية هذا المسجد وكل المساجد وخاصة المساجد العمريه

A serene and understated opulent mosque which welcomes people of all faith and walks of life. When you step in, you cannot buy be awed by the grandeur of this historical building. One should be properly covered when entering. Make sure you check prayer timing so you're allowed inside, if you're not here for prayers.

One of the most beautiful mosques in Beirut, calm and reverential, Glory be to God

(Translated by Google) Omari mosque great is the oldest house of worship in Lebanon, was built in 14 AH - 635 AD during the reign of Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab may Allah be pleased with him. The Crusaders turned it into a cathedral during the first Crusade of the twelfth century. The Mamluks returned him to a mosque in 1291 after liberating Bilad al-Sham. It was damaged during the Civil War, and it was renovated in 2004 (Original) المسجد العمري الكبير هو أقدم دار عبادة في لبنان، بُنِيَ عام 14هـ - 635م في عهد الخليفة الراشد عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه. حوله الصليبيون إلى كاتدرائيّة إبان الحملة الصليبية الأولى في القرن الثاني عشر. أعاده المماليك إلى مسجد في عام 1291 بعد تحريرهم بلاد الشام. وقد تضرر أثناء الحرب الأهلية، واكتمل تجديده في عام 2004

(Translated by Google) Mosques are the houses of God (Original) المساجد بيوت الله فالأرض

(Translated by Google) Mosque mosque suitable for all (Original) مسجد جامع مناسب للجميع

(Translated by Google) Collected in Romanesque style The Great Mosque of Al-Omari stands tall among the commercial district of Beirut since the Islamic conquest during the caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab, and this name was given to the caliph. It was built in the year 14 AH - 635 AD during the reign of Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may God be pleased with him. Then the Crusaders turned it into a cathedral during the first Crusade of the twelfth century. The Mamluks restored it and returned it to a mosque in 1291 after liberating Bilad al-Sham. The mosque was severely damaged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), and then renovated in 2004 in a way that preserved the origins and history of the mosque, and a second minaret was built on the northwest corner and a new courtyard supported by columns under the mosque. (Original) جامع بنمط #العمارة_الرومانسكية يقف #الجامع_العمري_الكبير شامخاً وسط حي #بيروت التجاري منذ الفتح الإسلامي إبان الخليفة عمر بن الخطاب وأطلق عليه هذا الاسم نسبة للخليفة. بُنِيَ عام 14هـ – 635م في عهد الخليفة عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه. ثم حوله الصليبيون إلى كاتدرائيّة إبان الحملة الصليبية الأولى في القرن الثاني عشر. وإستعاده المماليك وأعادوه إلى مسجد في عام 1291 بعد تحريرهم بلاد الشام. تضرر الجامع ضررا بليغا أثناء الحرب الأهلية اللبنانية (1975-1990) ثم جُدد في عام 2004 بطريقة حافظت على اصول وتاريخ المسجد، وبنيت مئذنة ثانية على الزاوية الشمالية الغربية وفناء جديد مدعم بالأعمدة تحت المسجد.

(Translated by Google) Great mosque for the year and very clean (Original) مسجد للسنة رائع ونظيف جدا

(Translated by Google) The oldest mosque in Lebanon, which is still sturdy and strong. (Original) Masjid tertua di Lebanon,yang masih kokoh dan kuat.

One of the best mosques in lebanon with its Imam (Sheikh Mahmoud Ikkawi) got the best voice

(Translated by Google) Great mosque (Original) مسجد رائع

One of the most Islamic heritage we still have in Beirut. Side by side with Church Bells and the call for Prayers... Love it

They provide you withan Abaya to wear to enter if inappropriately dressed and shoes must be removed

One of the oldest mosque in Beirut. It is a must see

Al-Omari Grand Mosque locted in Downtown, Beirut. The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was originally the old church of Saint John the Baptist, built by the crusaders in 1150. In 1291, the Mamluks captured Beirut and converted the church into a mosque. The Mosque was badly damaged during the Civil war 1975-1990 and refurbishment was completed in 2004 to bring back the Mosque in it's original condition.

This edifice must be enriched not only on the material level, but also on the religious and spiritual level

#Historical_image |📸 #King_Saud🇸🇦 (then Crown Prince) leaving the Grand Al-Omari Mosque in #Beirut After performing the #Friday prayer Year 1372 AH / (1953 AD) #King_Abdulaziz_House

One of the oldest mosques 🕌 in downtown area Beirut.

One of the oldest places of worship in Lebanon, as it was a pagan temple before it was converted into a mosque after the Islamic conquest

If you want to get the happiness all you have to do is to go there, the God blessing, relaxation,

I just love this mosque

Peacefull, amazing and clean. A place for women is available

Stunning historical Mosque

Fantastic

(Translated by Google) worship (Original) عبادة

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Очень красивый

Historic and spiritual mosque

(Translated by Google) It is better to find another mosque that is a mosque where the prayers stop at the ceiling (Original) עדיף למצוא מסגד אחר זה מסגד שהתפילות בו נעצרות בתקרה

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(Translated by Google) The mosque is currently closed due to restoration work (Original) المسجد حالياً مغلق بسبب أعمال الترميم

(Translated by Google) Magnificent. A question how can we pray with a weapon? (Original) Magnifique grandiose. Une question comment peut on prier avec une arme ?

Peaceful

(Translated by Google) Masha Allah of the most beautiful mosques (Original) ما شاء الله من أجمل الجوامع

Beautiful amalgam of worship places

(Translated by Google) Our Lord accepts from us that you are hearing a wonderful Ameen (Original) ربنا تقبل منا انك سميع الدعاء امين رائع

So beautiful and historical🙏

(Translated by Google) Mashallah (Original) ماشاء الله

Amazing religious & historical location

Very nice old mosque

Special historical place... Masjed then a church then a masjed

(Translated by Google) Almost 1000 years old (Original) عمره تقريبا ١٠٠٠ سنة

(Translated by Google) ❤️❤️ (Original) ❤️❤️

Historical mosque

(Translated by Google) It had beautiful flowers (Original) گلهای قشنگی داشت

(Translated by Google) The Great Omari Mosque stands in the center of the commercial district of Beirut since the Islamic conquest during the Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. In addition to being the largest mosque in the heart of the capital, it remains the first witness to the history of Beirut and its centuries-old history. In the era of the Mamluks, the mosque of Fattouh al-Islam was called the victory of Islam, when the Mamluks brought the Crusaders out of the country. In the Ottoman era, it was called the "Prophet Yahia" mosque, due to two possibilities, either in relation to what it was called when it was a Crusader cathedral or by the presence of a part of the remains of the Prophet Yahya. It was built on a steel cage by the Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Thathi year 1305 AH (1888). The large age group has several entrances to the various streets around it to facilitate people's access to it. Its main door overlooks the Attarine market and has a second door overlooking the blacksmith market. It also has a third door overlooking Wigan Street, the electric tramway street built in the early 20th century. The Great Mosque in Beirut was the main mosque of the city, where national and religious ceremonies of official and popular character are held. (Original) يقف الجامع العمري الكبير شامخاً وسط حي بيروت التجاري منذ الفتح الإسلامي إبان الخليفة عمر بن الخطاب وأطلق عليه هذا الاسم نسبة للخليفة. وإلى جانب أنه أكبر الجوامع الموجودة في قلب العاصمة يبقى الشاهد الأول على تاريخ بيروت وما مرت به على مدى قرون. وتوالت على المسجد أسماء كثيرة اشتهر بها عند الناس في أزمنة مختلفة ففي عهد المماليك كان اسمه جامع "فتوح الإسلام" أي انتصار الإسلام وذلك عندما أخرج المماليك الصليبيين من البلاد. وفي العهد العثماني كان يُطلق عليه اسم جامع "النبي يحيى" وذلك يعود لاحتمالين إما نسبة لما كان يطلق عليه عندما كان كاتدرائية صليبية وإما توهماً بوجود جزء من رفات النبي يحيى فيه. وقد أقيم عليه قفص حديدي على يد السلطان عبد الحميد الثاثي العام 1305هـ (1888 م). وللجامع العمري الكبير مداخل عدة مفتوحة على مختلف الشوارع المحيطة به تسهيلاً لدخول الناس إليه. فبابه ‏الرئيسي يطل على سوق العطارين وله باب‎ ‎ثان يطل على سوق الحدادين، كما فتح له باب ‏ثالث يطل على شارع ويغان‎ ‎وهو شارع الترامواي الكهربائي المستحدث أوائل القرن ‏العشرين. كان الجامع العمري الكبير في بيروت المسجد الرئيسي للمدينة والذي تقام فيه الاحتفالات الوطنية والدينية ذات الطابع الرسمي والشعبي.

(Translated by Google) A quiet mosque, far from the noise, with no children disturbing the prayer of the worshiper (Original) مسجد هادء بعيد عن الضجة لا يوجد به اطفال يعكرون راحة المصلي 💜