Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – The Largest Mosque in the UAE

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands out as one of the world’s largest mosques, and the only one that captures unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. The Mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, and design inspiration was borrowed parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt among other Islamic countries, revealing a glistening architectural marvel with an astonishing capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors.

The open-door policy invites tourists and celebrants from all around the world who can witness the spectacular onion-top domes, the reflective pools that engulf the courtyard and the iconic prayer hall, which not only overflows with blissful sunlight, but also houses the world’s biggest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade. Be sure to spot the calligraphy encircling the hollows of the domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.

Here you will admire the magnificence, magnificent with a dome system with more than 82 arches, on each dome is a symbol for Islam is cast in 24k gold, Along the corridor with 99 stone columns Sculpture of 99 different names of St. Ahla,

Inside the cathedral you will see four of the world’s largest chandeliers made of crystals and gems from Germany with the largest up to 12 tons and the smallest 8 tons. There is also a giant 6000m2 carpet in the middle of the hall woven by 1,300 Iranian weavers with over 2,268,000 knots. All will be right before your eyes when you come to this cathedral.