Al-Adiliyah Mosque

The Al-Adiliya Mosque was built during the Ottoman era between 1550 and 1557, commissioned by the governor Muhammad Pasha bin Dughah Kin, which explains its resemblance to Ottoman mosque architecture in Turkey. It is considered the second oldest mosque constructed in the Turkish style in the city of Aleppo, located approximately 200 meters south of the Great Mosque and northwest of the Al-Safahiya Mosque.

The area where the mosque stands was previously a training ground under Mamluk rule, and it later became home to several buildings, including the mosque, which is said to have been designed with the assistance of Sinan Pasha, one of the prominent architects of his time. It was expanded in the mid-16th century to accommodate a larger number of worshippers.

The mosque’s design closely resembles that of the Khusroiya Mosque (or Khusroiya School), featuring two corridors leading west and east towards an open courtyard with a fountain. To the south of the courtyard lies a large portico topped by five domes supported by arches and columns. The entrance to the prayer hall is adorned with pieces of yellow and black stone and muqarnas, featuring a massive central dome and a singular mihrab.

The mosque’s tall minaret is located on its northwestern side and stands at a height of 47 meters.

It is worth noting that the name Al-Adiliya derives from the concept of justice, reflecting the presence of a court nearby in the past, rather than being named after a person or governor.

During the Syrian war, Al-Adiliya Mosque suffered damage, with parts of it, including its northern façade and minaret, collapsing, rendering the minaret out of service until restoration could be carried out.

In February 2023, the minaret experienced additional cracks due to an earthquake, necessitating further attention and restoration efforts.