Religious sites in Jerash

This collection highlights the religious landscape of the Jerash and Ajloun highlands, featuring a mix of historic Omari-era mosques and significant Christian pilgrimage sites. It includes the Vatican-recognized Our Lady of the Mountain Monastery in Anjara and the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Dibbeen. The list also covers central places of worship in Sakib, Suf, and Sakhra, showcasing both traditional stone masonry and modern Islamic architectural styles across these mountain communities.

Religious Sites — Map

A

Monastery of Virgin Mary

Greek Orthodox monastery located in the Dibbeen forest area.

B

Our Lady of the Mountain Monastery

Catholic pilgrimage site in Anjara, recognized by the Vatican as a holy place commemorating the passage of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

C

The old Mosque of Sakib

Historic stone mosque in the town of Sakib.

D

Al-Hashimi Mosque

Central mosque in Jerash featuring modern Islamic architecture.

E

Almsjd almry

Sunni mosque in Suf, named in honor of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab.

F

Omari Masdjid

Traditional stone mosque located in the village of Anjara.

G

Msjd alnwr

Sunni mosque in Suf.

H

Msjd skhrt alkbyr

Large congregational mosque in the village of Sakhra.

I

Msjd aby bkr alsdyq_rdy allh nh_

Local mosque located near Reimun.

J

Msjd mr bn alkhtab

Mosque serving the Ibbin community.

K

Msjd abw bkr alsdyq

Local mosque in the Ibbin area.

L

Msjd am yasyn

Community mosque located near Sakib.

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