Jordan: 118-year-old Chechen Mosque in Sweileh to be reconstructed

The Jordan Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites demolished a 118-year-old Chechen Mosque in the Sweileh area in the capital, Amman, the spokesperson of the Ministry announced Tuesday.

Al Daqamsah revealed that the demolition process came after reports were issued by the Public Safety Committee that there was a “spring” under the mosque, which led to cracks that threatened the safety of those praying in the mosque.

The Ministry will begin the process of rebuilding the mosque immediately in the same location, as the Ministry will contribute a percentage to the construction of the mosque, in addition to existing public donations, he added, stressing that the new construction will be according to modern Islamic designs.