Al-Khadra Mosque or Hizn Sidna Yaq'ub Mosque
The Al-Khadr Mosque in Nablus covers a total area of approximately 1,345 square meters. The mosque is accessed through a western gate connected to Ras Al-Ein Street, and also has a gate on the western side that faces the neighborhoods of the old town.
The mosque features an open courtyard on its northern side. This courtyard has been enhanced with the addition of modern facilities and staircases, as well as a water fountain. The north facade includes several gates, the most prominent of which is the central gate, a beautiful structure crowned by interlocking stone arches. Above this gate, an inscription on a marble stone dates the building or renovation of the mosque to 1279 AD, during the reign of the Mamluk Sultan Saif al-Din Qalawun.
The mosque itself is a rectangular hall, covered by intersecting stone arches that display a unique and striking shape. On the western side of the mosque, there is a door leading to a cave carved into the natural rock.
One of the distinctive features of the Al-Khadr Mosque is its minaret, which is currently separated from the main structure by a residential house. This minaret is a rare example in Palestine of an Islamic minaret that has retained its square shape, representing the Mamluk architectural style.
Sadly, the northwestern part of the mosque was destroyed during the Israeli invasion of Nablus in 2002 AD. However, the Nablus Municipality has since restored the damaged section after the attack ended.