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  2. Al-Saleh Mosque - Wikipedia

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    The mosque was the site of fighting during the conflict between Houthi and pro-Saleh forces in December 2017. [6] At the time, rumours circulated in Sanaa that the Houthis intended to repaint the mosque's dome green. [7] The Saleh Mosque appears on the Yemeni currency. It is depicted on the face of the 2009 issue 250-rial note. [8]

  3. List of mosques in Yemen - Wikipedia

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    Qubbat az-Zum Mosque: Jiblah, Ibb: 1515–1516: One of two prominent mosques in the historical town of Jibla. [6] [7] Queen Arwa Mosque: Jiblah: 1111: Associated with Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi, and is one of the two iconic mosques of Jibla, Yemen. [7] Al-Hadi Mosque: City of Sa'dah: 897: Sufyan Mosque: Lahij: 1215

  4. Islam in Yemen - Wikipedia

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    Al-Muhdhar Mosque Great Mosque of Sanaa Queen Arwa Mosque in Jibla Cemetery in Sa'dah. Islam in Yemen dates back to about 630 AD, when it was introduced by Ali who finalized the conquest of it when Muhammad was still alive. It was during this period that the mosques in Janad (near Ta'izz) and the Great Mosque of Sana'a were built.

  5. Religion in Yemen - Wikipedia

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    Islam in Yemen dates back to about 630AD, when it was introduced by Ali who finalized the conquest of it when Muhammad was still alive. It was during this period that the mosques in Janad (near Ta'izz) and the Great Mosque of Sana'a were built. Yemenis are divided into two principal Islamic religious groups: 65% Sunni and 35% Shia.

  6. Television in Yemen - Wikipedia

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    Yemen television channel: The first official channel started broadcasting in 1975 in North Yemen as local media, joined other Arab channels via Intelsat-59 in 1995 and later Nilesat. Yamania television channel: This channel was founded in 1980 in the South of Yemen as "Aden channel" and was renamed after the unity of Yemen.

  7. Christianity in Yemen - Wikipedia

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    The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, states that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church are the largest denominations in Yemen. A 2015 study estimated that there were 400 Christians from a Muslim background in the country. [5] Pew-Templeton estimated the number of Christians in Yemen at 40,000 in ...

  8. Qubbat az-Zum Mosque - Wikipedia

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    The Qubbat az-Zum Mosque (Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم) is a historic mosque and tourist attraction located in the town of Jibla, Yemen. It was built in the 16th century by a man named Sheikh Ya'qub.

  9. Congregational prayer (Islam) - Wikipedia

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    Congregational prayer at a mosque in Indonesia. Salat al-jama‘ah (Congregational Prayer) or prayer in congregation is considered to have more social and spiritual benefit than praying by oneself. When praying in congregation, the people stand in straight parallel rows behind the chosen imam, facing qibla.