Dome of al-Khidr

The Dome of al-Khidr or the Dome of St. George is a small domed-building located in the southwest corner of the Temple Mount, in the Old City of Jerusalem. Is it dedicated to Khidr, who is associated with Saint George in local tradition.

History and description

According to tradition, the dome of al-Khidr was built in the 16th century, in commemoration of Khidr, a saint mentioned in verse 65-82, chapter 18 of the Koran and would rise on the spot where Khidr stopped to pray to Allah.
The dome has a hexagonal structure and is supported by six gray marble columns. Inside the dome, it has a red stone niche.