Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Mosul's Historic Al-Nuri Mosque Reopens After IS Destruction
Imagine a beautiful old mosque in a city called Mosul.
Years ago, bad guys destroyed it.
Now, after a lot of hard work and money from different countries, it has been rebuilt!
The mosque, famous for its leaning tower, was once where the bad guys announced their control.
The rebuild used old methods to make it look just like before.
This project shows that people can rebuild and protect important places, especially for the local Christian community.
It also helps show that the city welcomes all of its people.
The project is a symbol of hope and resilience for the future.
The al-Nuri Grand Mosque in Mosul reopened after being destroyed by IS militants in 2017.
The reconstruction was a joint effort by UNESCO and Iraqi authorities.
Funding for the $115 million project came from the UAE and EU.
The mosque's leaning minaret was a historic landmark for 850 years.
The reopening signifies the city's efforts to rebuild and preserve its heritage.
- Who
- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and UNESCO.
- What
- Reopening of the al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its leaning minaret.
- When
- Monday, eight years after its destruction in 2017.
- Where
- Mosul, Iraq.
- Why
- To restore a significant cultural landmark and preserve heritage after destruction by IS militants.
- Mosque Name
- Al-Nuri Grand Mosque
- Location
- Mosul, Iraq
- Reconstruction Cost
- $115 million
- Primary Funding Sources
- United Arab Emirates, European Union
- Destroyed By
- Islamic State Group (IS)
- Declared Caliphate
- 2014
- Reconstruction Organization
- UNESCO