The shrine of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah

The Shrine and Tomb of the Companion Abu Ubaidah Amr ibn al-Jarrah is located in the town of Deir Alla in the Central Jordan Valley, northwest of Jordan. The site features a modern mosque built on the location of a dome constructed by the Mamluk Sultan Al-Zahir Baybars. This is confirmed by the historic marble plaque found at the entrance to the shrine. Inside the mosque, there is a tomb attributed to the companion Abu Ubaidah Amr ibn al-Jarrah, a prominent figure in the early Islamic military campaigns. The site is a significant religious and historical landmark, attracting both pilgrims and tourists.

Category

Religious · Historical Religious Places

Governorate

Balqa

Address

Central Jordan Valley - Balqa

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Opening hours

• Monday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Tuesday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Wednesday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Thursday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Friday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Saturday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Sunday: 08:30 – 19:00

Features

• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Wheelchair-accessible seating
• Outdoor seating
• Seating
• Family friendly
• Parking

Islamic Heritage