Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut (photo)

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is a Sunni mosque located in Martyrs’ Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

It was built between 2002 and 2007 by the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who was buried beside it.

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

It was inaugurated by his son Saad Hariri on October 17, 2008.

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

According to the architect, Azmi Fakhuri, the blue-domed mosque has an Ottoman inspiration, copying the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

Located in Beirut's downtown,Mohammad al-Amin MOsque looks like a younger sibling of Istanbul's Blue Mosque.

Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut

The interior of the mosque is vast, with sparse interspersing of pillars (this is done to ensure that the faithful are not broken up when they line up for group prayers) and the floors are laid with rich carpets.