Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Sohar, Oman.

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque spans 181,000 square meters with a built-up area of 28,778 square meters, featuring a blue central dome and four minarets.

The construction of this religious complex began in 2009 and reached completion in October 2016, marking a new chapter in Sohar's architectural development.

The mosque functions as an educational center with a public library and classrooms for Islamic studies, promoting religious education within the community.

Visitors can access the mosque from Saturday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, with separate prayer halls for men and women.

The interior design incorporates wood elements and features a horizontally-lined pattern carpet, along with a mihrab decorated in turquoise and gold tiles.

Location: Sohar

GPS coordinates: 24.31268,56.75695

Latest update: March 19, 2025 01:36

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