Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque Mosque
Mosque built around Jonah's tomb, historic pilgrimage site
Outside Mosul, the site associated with the Prophet Jonah once drew pilgrims; visitors and historians come for its layered religious history and the archaeology of Nineveh's surroundings.
Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque at a Glance#
About Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque#
The Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque was a mosque and shrine in Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, venerated as the traditional burial site of the prophet Jonah (Yunus). It functioned as an important local pilgrimage and religious landmark.
The shrine and mosque stood on a site with a long record of repairs and reconstructions tied to local devotional practice. The structure was heavily damaged and much of the shrine was destroyed after deliberate demolition by Islamic State forces in 2014.
Located in the city of Mosul in Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq, within the historic urban fabric of Mosul rather than a separate rural site.
- 2014 damage: Sustained major damage and partial collapse after detonation by Islamic State forces in 2014.
Weather & Climate near Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque#
Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 41°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 2.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 23 mm | some cloud | 41% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 24° - 38° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 21% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 27° - 41° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 16% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 26° - 41° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 22° - 36° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 51 mm | some cloud | 52% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
