Central mosque · 2019

Sharjah Mosque

Sharjah Mosque
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Completed
2019
Built area
190,000 m2
Capacity
6,000worshippers
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Sharjah

Overview

About the mosque

It is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the Emirates Road and the road to Mleiha. The mosque, its gardens and facilities are built over a total area of 2,000,000 sq ft (190,000 m2). To compare, the King Faisal Mosque, formerly the largest mosque in the Emirate and country, measures 10,000–12,000 m2 (110,000–130,000 sq ft).The Sharjah Mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors, with dedicated spaces and pathways defined for them. The mosque is home to a large library that has many original Islamic works. Over 2,200 cars and buses can be parked in the different parking lots of the mosque complex. A rubber track goes around the mosque for visitors who wish to go for a walk around the complex. It also has a souvenir shop, museum and fountains. It is equipped with two ablution areas, and 100 wheelchairs for the elderly.

It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, with an inside capacity of over 5,000 people, 610 of whom can be women. The front hall and side lobbies have a capacity of more than 6,000 worshipers, while the outdoor area can accommodate 13,500.

Background

History

Construction began in 2014, costing around 300 million dirhams. It was inaugurated on 10 May 2019 by Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi.

Two coins, one gold and one silver, each inscribed with a verse from the Quran, were issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and designed by the Sharjah Islamic Bank, to commemorate the occasion.

Where

Location

368 16 Street - Al Suyoh Suburb - Al Riqaibah - Sharjah - United Arab EmiratesOpen in Google Maps

References

  1. 01en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_Mosqueen.wikipedia.org
  2. 02thenationalnews.com/uae/sharjah-ruler-s-vision-comes-to-life-as-largest-mosque-in-emirate-welcomes-first-worshippers-1.860590#14thenationalnews.com

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