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title: "Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) | Jerusalem (Al-Quds)"
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Jerusalem (Al-Quds), Palestine

# Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)

A historic mosque built on the spot where Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) prayed after accepting the keys of Jerusalem in 638 CE, near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter.

Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Asia/Jerusalem. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting.

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Schedule date 2026-09-25 · Asia/Jerusalem. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.

Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) in Jerusalem (Al-Quds), Palestine is listed as 12:15 PM; this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. The mosque is located at Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem. Today's Jerusalem (Al-Quds) prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times.

Next prayer in Jerusalem (Al-Quds), Palestine

Today in Jerusalem (Al-Quds)

Fajr 05:08 · Dhuhr 12:31 · Asr 15:58 · Maghrib 18:32 · Isha 19:49

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## Jerusalem (Al-Quds) prayer times today

**Begins** = start of each prayer window for Jerusalem (Al-Quds).
Each mosque sets its own **iqamah** (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly.

Muslim World League (MWL) · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026

### Fajr

05:08

### Sunrise

06:29

### Dhuhr

12:31

### Asr

15:58

### Maghrib

18:32

### Isha

19:49

## About Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)

Masjid Umar in Jerusalem commemorates the site where Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) prayed after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 638 CE. Patriarch Sophronius invited Umar to pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but Umar declined to preserve the church as a Christian site, choosing to pray outside. A mosque was subsequently built on the spot where he prayed. The current structure dates largely from the Ayyubid period (12th century).

**Address**
Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem

**Founded**
638

**Jummah**
12:15 PM

### Facilities

- Women's prayer area

## Frequently asked questions

Where is Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) located? Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) is located at Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Al-Quds), Palestine.

What time is Jummah at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)? Jummah at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) is typically at 12:15 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays.

What are daily prayer times at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)? Daily prayer times at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) follow the Jerusalem (Al-Quds) timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for Palestine. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time.

What is the history of Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)? Masjid Umar in Jerusalem commemorates the site where Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) prayed after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 638 CE. Patriarch Sophronius invited Umar to pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but Umar declined to preserve the church as a Christian site, choosing to pray outside. A mosque was subsequently built on the spot where he prayed. The current structure dates largely from the Ayyubid period (12th century).

Is there a women's prayer area at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)? Yes, Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements.

Is there parking at Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)? Parking availability near Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem) varies by location in Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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