Al Shohada Mosque

Welcome to your journey through Sana'a, Yemen, where you can explore the Al Shohada Mosque, known locally in Arabic as مسجد الشهداء. As you navigate this historic city, you will find this notable mosque situated directly to the south of the ancient Great Mosque of Sana'a and the famous historic site of Ghumdan Palace. When you plan your visit to explore the area surrounding the Al Shohada Mosque, you will discover that it occupies a very specific geographical position within the city's urban layout.

Positioned precisely between two prominent landmarks, the mosque sits with the Yemeni military defense complex located immediately to its west, while the Ashohada Cemetery borders the site directly to its east. Visiting this location offers you a chance to see how the Al Shohada Mosque is set against these neighboring sites in Sana'a. Whether you are observing its position relative to the ancient Great Mosque of Sana'a to the north or noticing its placement between the military defense complex and the Ashohada Cemetery, you will appreciate its distinct location within Yemen's historic capital city.

Take time to view the mosque and absorb its place in the surrounding area of Sana'a.

What to see at Al Shohada Mosque

• Located in Sana'a, Yemen, and known in Arabic as مسجد الشهداء.
• Positioned south of the ancient Great Mosque of Sana'a.
• Situated directly south of Ghumdan Palace.
• Flanked by the Yemeni military defense complex to the west.
• Bordered by the Ashohada Cemetery to the east.

Visiting tips

Keep in mind as you navigate the area that the mosque sits directly between the Yemeni military defense complex on the west and Ashohada Cemetery on the east.

How long: 1 hour · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Al Shohada Mosque is easy to reach on Sanaa’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Great Mosque of Sana'a and Al Saleh Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Sanaa travel guide.