The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the most famous mosques at once the most beautiful and largest in the United Arab Emirates. The mosque is located in the city of Abu Dhabi (the UAE capital) and its construction was initiated by the first president of the UAE, HH Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is also buried in this mosque.
There are more than 1000 poles in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Interior Poles. Image Via: arabiangazette.com
Floral Mosaic on The Floor of The Mosque. Image Via: thenational.ae
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Sunset Photo. Image Via: bhmpics.com
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque built in 1996 to 2007 and covers a total area of 12 hectares. The mosque is able to accommodate more than 40,000 worshipers and is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The architectural style of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mixture of architectural styles from Arabic, Persian, Mughal / India, and Morocco, with a predominantly white and gold color, and the interior is ornate detail in both the wall and floor of the mosque.
The mosque occupies an area of 12 hectares
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Photo From Top
One characteristic of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a clean white color that contrasts with the color of sand and roads nearby, and looks more shine when exposed to sunlight and beautiful at night. In addition, many bulbous domes that looks piles and rows and rows also be a characteristic of this mosque.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Pictures
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Picture
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque At Night Photo
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In total there are 82 domes in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque made in 7 different sizes. For the poles, a total of more than 1,000 poles, while its tower consists of 4 pieces, each of which is in every corner of the patio.
As a landmark once the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is not only used as a place of worship, but also open to general tourists who want to see the architectural beauty and grandeur of the mosque that measuring 420 x 290 m. Recorded 2 Hollywood celebrities who’ve visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which Rihanna and Selena Gomez.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque At Night
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Chandelier
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Interior
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Interior Photo
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Pillars
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The price of admission: Free even for tourists
Opening hours for the tourist:
Saturday-Thursday, 09:00 to 22:00
Friday, 16:30 to 22:00
Free guided tour:
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00, 11:00, 17:00
Friday: 17:00, 19:00
Saturday: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:00
Dress code: Closed and polite. Long sleeves and long pants for men. Abaya / loose clothing and veils for women.
