Faith / Mosque
Habib-i Neccar Mosque
Antakya, Hatay
A historic mosque considered the first mosque in Anatolia; largely destroyed in the earthquake, it was faithfully restored and reopened for worship in December 2025.
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Its story
The mosque, at the start of Kurtuluş Caddesi, bears the name of Habib-i Neccar, who is not named in the Quran but is identified with the believer described in the Surah Yasin. The present building took shape in the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, and its courtyard has tomb and madrasa sections. In the earthquakes of 6 February 2023 its dome and minaret collapsed. The building, whose stones were numbered one by one and dismantled, was raised again through the cooperation of the General Directorate of Foundations and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, and reopened for worship with Friday prayers on 27 December 2025.
Key facts
- Photo
- The photo dates from before the earthquake (before 6 February 2023); the building looks different today.
- Visit
- Visitors should wait during prayer times; follow the dress rules
- Period
- Mamluk/Ottoman; early Islamic-period foundations
- Status
- Restoration completed; reopened for worship on 27 December 2025.
Location
36.20158, 36.16551
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.timeturk.com/kultur/depremde-yerle-bir-olan-anadolu-nun-ilk-camisi-ihya-edildi-haber-1828251 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib-i_Neccar_Camii | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/habib-i-neccar-camii/