Erbil to restore 18th-century Grand Mosque

Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Erbil Governor, Omed Khoshnaw, headed a special meeting at the province headquarters, attended by experts, specialists, and university professors, to discuss the Grand Mosque (Haji Dawood Mosque) renovation project.

Khoshnaw announced in a statement that the restoration will preserve the mosque’s cultural and historical identity. Emphasizing the mosque’s historical significance, he said, “The Grand Mosque has hosted prominent religious figures who contributed to spreading values of peace, coexistence, and tolerance among the city’s diverse communities.”

Erbil’s governor further believed that restoring the mosque and preserving its role as a place of worship is "a fundamental duty and a service to the people of Erbil," affirming the provincial administration’s full support for the project.

The meeting concluded with expert discussions on the mosque’s architectural style, restoration challenges, and the steps needed to complete the project.

The mosque was built in 1797.