Project 52

When I came here in the United Arab Emirates early 2002, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  was already under construction. After eight years of being in this country we witness how this construction progress until the mosque was opened for worship since Eid Al Adha December 2007.

The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.

There are four minarets on the four corners of the mosque which rise about 115 m (377 ft) in height. There are 57 domes covering the outside yard and the main building as well. The domes are decorated with white marble and the interior decoration is made of marble. The courtyard is paved with floral marble designs and measures about 17,000 m2 (180,000 sq ft).

So as one of the Landmark here in the United Arab Emirates, my eagerness to have an images of this 8th biggest Mosque in the world. I give my time to come over to Abu Dhabi since I stay in Sharjah, I need to drive more than 200 kilometers.

SZ Mosque at Night

SZ Mosque

SZ Mosque Pillas

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