Al-Zafar Damri Mosque is a historic Islamic landmark located in the Al-Shuja’iya neighborhood of Gaza City. It dates back to the Mamluk era, having been constructed in the year 762 AH (1361 CE), and covers an area of 600 square meters.
The mosque is also known as “Al-Qazdamri Mosque” and contains the tomb of its founder, Shihab Al-Din Al-Zafar Damri. It is distinguished by its horseshoe-shaped arched entrance and features a sandstone inscription indicating its date of establishment.
During the Israeli aggression in 2014, the mosque sustained indirect damage due to the bombing of a modern extension adjacent to it. This resulted in cracks in the ancient walls and vaulted ceilings, partial collapse of historical walls, and a hole in the ceiling caused by shrapnel. The mosque was subsequently restored in 2015.
On October 7, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the mosque, causing severe destruction. In November 2023, during the Israeli ground invasion of the Al-Shuja’iya neighborhood, the mosque was completely destroyed.