Abu Khadra Mosque
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Destroyed mosque in Gaza City, Palestine
AffiliationSunni Islam (former)
StatusDestroyed
| Abu Khadra Mosque | |
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مسجد أبوخضرة | |
 The mosque in 2012, following its destruction | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque (–2012) |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Location | |
| Location | Sabra, Gaza |
| Country | Palestine |
  Location of the former mosque in Gaza | |
 Interactive map of Abu Khadra Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 31°30′46″N 34°27′10″E / 31.51291°N 34.45264°E / 31.51291; 34.45264 |
| Architecture | |
| Destroyed | 2012 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | Two |
| Minaret | One |
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 1,660 kilometres (1,030 mi) from Mecca.[3]
Palestinian journalist Moaz al-Amour was shot working near it.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "Abu Khadra Mosque, Palestinian Territory". ps.geoview.info. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ↑ "IOF destroys completely three mosques damages 64 others during the aggression". Palestine Information Center. November 29, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Abu Khadra Mosque - Mosque in Gaza". prayertimes.date. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
External links
Media related to Abu Khadra Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
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