Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Religious complex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque contains 82 domes, 1000 columns, and Italian marble decorations across its 22,412 square meters of interior space.
The construction started in 1996 under Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and concluded in 2007, marking a new era for Islamic architecture in UAE.
The mosque represents various Islamic architectural traditions through its design elements, combining Mughal, Ottoman, and Moorish architectural influences.
Visitors can access the mosque every day except Friday mornings, with guided tours available in multiple languages from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The main prayer hall features the largest hand-knotted carpet globally, measuring 5,400 square meters and crafted by 1,200 artisans over two years.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Inception: December 20, 2007
Architects: Yusef Abdelki
Official opening: 2007
Architectural style: Mughal architecture, Moorish architecture
Website: http://szgmc.ae
GPS coordinates: 24.41200,54.47400
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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Superb mosque that contains more than 80 domes and over 1,000 columns. It can accommodate more than 40,000 people, including 7,000 in the main prayer hall. This prayer hall contains the largest handmade carpet in the world (see photos). It measures over 5,000 m², weighs 35 tons, and was made by 1,200 artisans in Iran.
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