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Noted as one of the most important tourist attractions in Homs, the Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs is visited by all those who are keen to know about the history and culture of Syria. If you look at the Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs you will be struck bu the grandeur and aura of the structure. No wonder the Al-Nouri Mosque is popularly known as “The Grand Mosque”. Considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Homs, the Al-Nouri Mosque in Homs is believed to be a sacred and ancient place. It is said that the mosque is built on the place where once the Sun Temple of Emesa used to stand.

The Grand Mosque is steeped in history and speaks about an era which was considered to be one of the most important time in the history of Syria. The Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs has witnessed many power conflicts and seizes. It is known that during the time of Muslim domination in Homs the St. John Church used to be in the place of the mosque. It was they who converted half of the church into a mosque and from then onwards the place was used for worship by the Muslims. After the Muslim attack followed the rebellion of the Abbasides and the other half of the church was transformed into a place of worship. It was only in 1129 that Nur ad-Din Mahmud ibn-Zengi ordered renovation of the mosque as major portions of the Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs was totally destroyed by a devastating earthquake.

Nu ad-Din was a famous ruler who was in power in Syria during the years of 111- 74. He was the worthy son of the worthy ruler Zangi and he came to power in 1145. He is famous in the history of Syria as he defeated the ruthless Turks in Asia Minor and fought with great valor against Baldwin III of Jerusalem. Apart from the famous Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs the mighty ruler has built a number of hospitals and schools. He was not only a brave warrior but was just and kind and his age was known of tolerance. You will definitely enjoy the trip to Al-Nouri Mosque, Homs.

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