Abu Hanifa Mosque

Mosque Historic Baghdad mosque honoring Sunni jurist Abu Hanifa

A prominent mosque in Baghdad’s Adhamiya district that contains the tomb of Imam Abu Hanifa; pilgrims and visitors come for its religious significance and historic role in Sunni scholarship.

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The Abu Hanifa Mosque is a religious complex in Baghdad, Iraq, associated with the 8th-century Sunni jurist Imam Abu Hanifa. It functions as a mosque and contains a shrine area connected with the memory of the scholar.

The site has served as a place of worship and pilgrimage for adherents who honour Abu Hanifa’s legal and theological contributions. The mosque complex has been repaired and renovated at various times to maintain its function and fabric.

Located within the city of Baghdad, the mosque sits in a district with other historic religious sites and is part of the city’s long Islamic heritage. It is visited by people from Iraq and beyond for religious purposes.

  • Mausoleum: Contains a mausoleum and prayer spaces associated with the Sunni jurist Imam Abu Hanifa and is an important religious site for many visitors.
Abu Hanifa Mosque
33.3720, 44.3584

Tips for Visiting Abu Hanifa Mosque #

  • Visit outside Friday prayer times and major pilgrimage days to see the mausoleum and interior without large crowds.
  • Observe local expectations for modest dress and behavior inside the mosque, remove shoes where required, and be discreet when photographing worshippers.
  • Check local security and opening information before you travel-access and visiting hours can change, so coordinate with local contacts or a guide.

Best Time to Visit Abu Hanifa Mosque #

For Abu Hanifa Mosque, plan visits for weekday times outside main prayer services to avoid the busiest, most reverent periods.

Off-peak / non-prayer times (best for visitors)
Year-round (weekdays outside prayer times) · Winter 5-18°C; Summer 30-44°C
Weekdays outside of main prayer times are typically the calmest for visitors; be mindful of respectful behaviour and dress inside the mosque.
Friday midday & religious holidays (peak)
Year-round (Fridays and key religious dates) · Winter 5-18°C; Summer 30-44°C
Very busy during Friday Jumu'ah and major Islamic holidays-access for tourists may be limited and the mosque will be crowded.

Weather & Climate near Abu Hanifa Mosque #

Climate

Abu Hanifa Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 127 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 36°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
27° 43°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
22° 39°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 32°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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