List of Islamic structures in Mosul


This is a list of Islamic structures in Mosul. Islam is the majority religion in Mosul. Muslims of Mosul are predominantly followers of Sunni Islam, with a minority of Shi'ites.

Modern mosques

Historic mosques and shrines

BuildingImageLocationDenominationFirst builtPeriodNotes
Sayyidah Zaynab MosqueSinjarShi'ite1239ZengidBuilt by Badr al-Din Lu'lu, destroyed by the Mongols but later rebuilt in the later Ilkhanid era. Contains the tomb of Zaynab, a daughter of Ali ibn Husayn. Demolished in 2014 by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, but restored in 2019.

Castles and fortresses

: Built in the 13th century by Badr al-Din Lu'lu. Damaged during the Mongol invasions via burning.

Other monuments