Grand Mosque, Muslim place of worship in Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Grand Mosque features Islamic architecture with a central dome reaching 43 meters high and a minaret extending skyward in the northwestern section.
Construction of the Grand Mosque started in 1979 under Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah's direction and was completed in 1986, involving 50 engineers and 400 workers.
The mosque incorporates both Andalusian and Eastern architectural elements, displaying traditional Islamic design through geometric patterns, natural stone, and marble decorations.
The main prayer hall accommodates 10,000 worshippers while the entire mosque complex can hold up to 60,000 people, with parking space for 500 vehicles.
The mosque maintains two libraries, including a specialized Islamic reference collection for scholars and researchers with dedicated study spaces.
Location: Kuwait City
Inception: 1986
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Capacity: 11000
Website: http://site.islam.gov.kw/thegrand
GPS coordinates: 29.36972,47.97833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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