Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre

Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre is a museum in Manama, Bahrain. Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre is situated nearby to the mosque مسجد الخميس الجنوبي, as well as near مسجد سلامة.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khamis Mosque and Adhari Park.

Khamis Mosque

Mosque

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The Khamis Mosque is believed to be the first mosque in Bahrain, built during the era of the Umayyad caliph Umar II in Khamis. According to Al Wasat journalist Kassim Hussain, other sources mention that it was built in a later era during the rule of Uyunids with one minaret.

Adhari Park

Theme park

Adhari Park is an amusement park located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is named after the nearby historic freshwater spring known locally as Ain Adhari. Adhari Park is situated 1¼ km south of Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre.

Pearl Roundabout

Square

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The Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC Roundabout, known as Pearl Roundabout or Lulu Roundabout, was a roundabout located near the financial district of Manama, Bahrain. Pearl Roundabout is situated 2½ km northeast of Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bilad Al Qadeem and Abu Baham.