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== History == |
== History == |
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The Mosque of Al- Aziz was built due to the rapid expansion of [[Abu Dhabi]], with the intention of introducing innovative concepts and new ideas to [[Islamic architecture]]. |
The Mosque of Al- Aziz was built due to the rapid expansion of [[Abu Dhabi]], with the intention of introducing innovative concepts and new ideas to [[Islamic architecture]]. Additionally, part of it's construction was to accommodate the finesse of [[Reem Island]], it was built to seamlessly fit in with the rest of the buildings around it. The mosque's total cost was AED 65 million <ref>{{Cite news |year=Friday, June 26, 2015 |title=Nahyan bin Mubarak opens Al Aziz Mosque on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |url=https://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395282525448 |work=Emirates New Agency- WAM |pages=1}}</ref> funded by [[Hasan Abdullah Ismaik]]. |
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== Appearance == |
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=== Exterior === |
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The mosque has a unique exterior that fits with the modernistic buildings surrounding it, the mosque is compromised of a total area of 5100 square meters, with the exterior being provided with a LUCEM facade |
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==References== |
==References== |
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The Mosque of Al-Aziz (Arabic: مسجد العزيز) is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 2015, towards the beginning of Ramadan on the Al Reem Island. The Al- Aziz mosque was opened as a collective of new mosques around Abu Dhabi. It was designed and constructed by the APG, Architecture and Planning Group which is known for other prominent projects in the UAE.[1]
History
The Mosque of Al- Aziz was built due to the rapid expansion of Abu Dhabi, with the intention of introducing innovative concepts and new ideas to Islamic architecture. Additionally, part of it's construction was to accommodate the finesse of Reem Island, it was built to seamlessly fit in with the rest of the buildings around it. The mosque's total cost was AED 65 million [2] funded by Hasan Abdullah Ismaik.
Appearance
Exterior
The mosque has a unique exterior that fits with the modernistic buildings surrounding it, the mosque is compromised of a total area of 5100 square meters, with the exterior being provided with a LUCEM facade
References
- ^ "Al Aziz Mosque". Al Fozan.
- ^ "Nahyan bin Mubarak opens Al Aziz Mosque on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi". Emirates New Agency- WAM. Friday, June 26, 2015. p. 1.
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