Mosques

Ashdod, a coastal city in southern Israel, is home to a diverse population including a significant Muslim community. While the city itself does not have a listed mosque within its boundaries, the mapped data reveals a network of 20 prayer places within a 50 km radius, primarily concentrated in nearby cities and regions. These include prominent mosques such as the Hassan Bek Mosque and Mahmoudiya Mosque in Tel Aviv-Yafo, the Great Mosque (המסגד הגדול) in Ramla, and Sidna Ali Mosque in Herzliya. Additionally, several mosques are located in Gaza, including the historic Al-Omari Grand Mosque and Al-Bahr Mosque, though access may be subject to border restrictions.

The listed prayer places are distributed across several key areas. In Tel Aviv-Yafo, mosques like Hassan Bek, Mahmoudiya, Al-Bahr, and Jabalia Mosque serve the Muslim population. Ramla features the Great Mosque on Sderot Shlomo HaMelech. Herzliya is home to Sidna Ali Mosque, while Jaljulia hosts Al Rawda Mosque. Gaza City contains numerous mosques, such as Al-Omari Grand Mosque, Al-Khalidi Mosque, Al-Abyad Mosque, and Imam Al-Shafi'i Mosque, among others. These locations indicate that Muslims in Ashdod often travel to neighboring cities for prayer, with the closest listed mosque being the Great Mosque in Ramla at approximately 26 km away.

For Muslims living in or visiting Ashdod, the available mapped records show that prayer facilities are not present within the city itself but are well-established in surrounding urban centers. The data highlights a reliance on mosques in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ramla, Herzliya, and Gaza, with distances ranging from 26 to 50 km. This context is particularly useful for new arrivals, students, workers, and travelers seeking nearby prayer places, as it underscores the need to plan travel to these areas for congregational prayers. The listings are based on verified records and provide a practical overview of the regional prayer-place landscape.

Check the exact address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as some are in Gaza and may require border crossing. Contact information is not provided; verify details directly with the mosque. Use the distance data to plan travel, especially for mosques in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ramla, or Herzliya.