Maqam Nabi Noah
Mosque and shrine in Dura, West Bank, Palestine
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The Maqam Nabi Noah (Arabic: مقام النبي نوح) is a mosque and shrine in Dura, Hebron Governorate, West Bank, Palestine.[1][2][3] The location is associated with Noah, who is a prophet in Islam.
StatusActive
LocationDura, Hebron Governorate
| Maqam Nabi Noah | |
|---|---|
مقام النبي نوح | |
The mosque and shrine entrance in 2023 | |
  Location of the complex in the West Bank | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque and maqam | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dura, Hebron Governorate |
| Country | Palestine |
 Interactive map of Maqam Nabi Noah | |
| Coordinates | 31°30′22″N 35°01′28″E |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Shrine | One: Noah |
Description
The ancient historical building houses the shrine and a mosque, and is considered one of Dura's most important historical landmarks.[4]
The building overlooks the city and includes a courtyard, a cemetery, a mosque, and other facilities. The site houses Prophet Noah's Hospice, which provides free food to visitors and the needy. Prayers are held regularly in the mosque and courtyard, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.[5]
