List of mosques in Taiz

The List of mosques in Taiz is a documentary record of the religious and architectural landmarks in Taiz Governorate. The governorate is home to the Al-Janad Mosque, which was built by the companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal by order of the Prophet Muhammad in the 6th year of the Hijra (627 AD), and is considered the oldest mosque built in Yemen.

The list also includes numerous historical mosques built during successive eras, particularly during the reign of the Rasulid dynasty, which took the city of Taiz as its capital. This period witnessed an architectural boom represented by the construction of mosques and religious schools (Madrasas) that reflect the unique Islamic architectural style of Taiz, distinguished by its intricate stucco and colorful decorations, multiple domes, and slender minarets.On June 20, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the historical landmarks of Taiz City to the World Heritage Tentative List. This inclusion is attributed to the remarkable diversity of its architectural styles, which uniquely integrate local Yemeni designs with Anatolian architectural influences, particularly evident in the construction of domes and vaults.

List Mosque NameImageLocationCoordinatesHijri YearAD YearNotesAl-Janad MosqueAl-Janad6627The first mosque built in Yemen, by order of Prophet Muhammad.Mudhaffar MosqueTaiz6491250Built by Sultan al-Muzaffar Yusuf I.Ashrafiya MosqueTaiz6961297Famous for its twin minarets and Rasulid decorations.Al-Shadhili MosqueMocha830 -Related to Sheikh Ali al-Shadhili.Mosque of the People of the CaveJabal SabirUnknown -Built in Al-Mi'qab village at 3,000m altitude.The Great MosqueMawza771 -One of the oldest mosques in Mawza District.Prophet Shu'ayb MosqueMashra'a Wa Hadnan districtRasulid era -Located in the high peaks of Mount Sabir.Abdulhadi as-Soudi MosqueTaiz9321525Its dome is the largest in Yemen; bombed in 2016.

List of mosques in Taiz

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