Maqam Nabi Noah, Hebron
| Maqam Nabi Noah, Hebron | |
|---|---|
مسجد ومقام النبي نوح (الخليل) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Hebron Governorate |
| Location | |
| Country | Palestine |
Maqam Nabi Noah (Arabic: مقام النبي نوح) is a mosque and shrine in the center of Dura, Hebron Governorate, in the southern West Bank, about 7 kilometers from Hebron.[1][2][3] The location is associated with Noah, who is a prophet in Islam.
History
[edit]The ancient historical building houses the shrine and a mosque, and is considered one of Dura's most important historical landmarks.[4]
Description
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "(صور) .. الخليل : ماذا تعرف عن مقام النبي نوح .. ؟" [(Photos) Al-Khalil: What do you know about the shrine of Prophet Noah?]. alwatanvoice.com. 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Riwaq: Home". www.riwaq.org.
- ^ Robinson, Edward; Smith, Eli (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the Year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. p. 2 – via The Internet Archive.
- ^ http://vprofile.arij.org/hebron/ar/pdfs/dura_pro_ar.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "بالفيديو.. مقام النبي نوح في دورا معلم تاريخي ديني يشكو قلة الزوار" [Video: Prophet Noah's Tomb in Dura, a religious historical landmark, complains of a lack of visitors.]. Al Fajer TV.
External links
[edit]Religious sites in Palestine | ||
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| Bethlehem Governorate |  | |
| Hebron Governorate | ||
| Jenin Governorate | ||
| Jericho Governorate | ||
| Jerusalem Governorate | ||
| Nablus Governorate | ||
| Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate | ||
| Salfit Governorate | ||
| Tulkarm Governorate | ||
| Gaza Governorate | ||
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