Grand Mosque, Muslim place of worship in Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Grand Mosque is a Muslim house of worship in Kuwait City, Kuwait, with a central dome rising above the main prayer hall. The northwestern minaret reaches into the sky, while natural stone cladding and marble define the facades and interior courtyards.
Construction began in the late 1970s under the patronage of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and continued until the mid-1980s. The project brought together dozens of engineers and hundreds of workers to create the largest house of worship in the country.
The name reflects its role as the country's largest house of worship, where believers gather daily for prayer. Calligraphy along the walls displays Quranic verses in classical Arabic script, while ablution areas near the entrance serve ritual cleansing before worship.
The main prayer hall offers space for thousands of worshippers, while outdoor areas provide additional room during major occasions. Visitors should wear modest clothing and can join guided tours outside prayer times, which offer insights into the use and architecture.
The complex houses two libraries, including a specialized collection of Islamic reference works with dedicated reading rooms for scholars. The books and manuscripts are accessible to researchers working with religious texts and theological topics.
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