Iranian Mosque, Satwa, Shia mosque in Satwa district, Dubai, UAE
The Iranian Mosque in Satwa is a Persian-style mosque on Al Wasl Road in the Satwa district of Dubai, recognizable by its blue-tiled domes and ornamental facade. The building follows traditional Iranian architectural forms and contains prayer rooms, community spaces and a library.
The mosque was built in 1979 with support from the Iranian Red Crescent and was intended from the start as both a place of worship and a community center for Iranians living in Dubai. It stands as one of the oldest Persian-influenced religious buildings in the city.
The mosque is a gathering point for Dubai's Iranian community, who use it for prayer, celebrations and communal events. During religious holidays, the space fills with visitors and locals who come together in ways that reflect the community's roots.
The mosque sits on Al Wasl Road in the Satwa neighborhood and is easy to reach by car or public transport. Guided tours are available for visitors who want to explore the interior, and booking ahead is recommended.
The mosque's library holds works in Arabic, Persian, Urdu and English, making it one of the few multilingual collections found inside a house of worship in Dubai. This range of languages reflects the variety of backgrounds within the community that has used the space since its founding.
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