- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - Abudhabi grand mosque
The mosque’s architect Yusef Abdelki took inspiration from a number of sources: the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Alexandria
The carpet in the hall is considered to be the world’s largest carpet made by Iran’s Carpet Company and designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi
1- On of the Largest mosque in the world
2- Marble arts
3- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has seven imported chandeliers
4- The 96 columns in the main prayer hall are clad with marble and inlaid with mother of pearl, one of the few places where one can see this craftsmanship
5- The 99 names (qualities or attributes) of God (Allah) are featured on the Qibla wall in traditional Kufic calligraphy, designed by the prominent UAE calligrapher
6- The mosque is large enough to accommodate over 40,100 worshippers, while the main prayer hall can hold over 7,000. There are two smaller prayer halls, with a capacity of 1,500 each, one of which is the women’s prayer hall
- Entry / admission to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- English speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Grand Mosque Access Pass
- Pick up & drop off from/to airports
- Lunch
- Breakfast
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a magnificent architectural marvel globally admired for its emphasis on the welcoming nature of Islamic culture and its effort to foster intercultural dialogue.
Here are some interesting facts:
- It’s one of the biggest mosques in the world
- It’s a crucial structure in Islamic architecture
- It can accommodate 55,000 people
- It features 82 domes of different sizes, the largest situated in the middle of the main prayer hall
- Its pure white hue stands out as one of its most unique features
- The world’s largest hand-knotted carpet is housed in the main prayer hall
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