Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sohar
| Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Sohar | |
|---|---|
جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس ٱلْأَكْبَر | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location |  Muscat, Oman |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Contemporary Islamic |
| Completed | Oct 2016 |
| Capacity | 4,600 |
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس ٱلْأَكْبَر, romanized: Jāmiʿ As-Sulṭān Qābūs Al-Akbar) of Sohar is located opposite Bait Bahjat Al Andhar in the Wilayat of Sohar[1] It was named after the previous Sultan of Oman, HH Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Construction
The mosque is built on a site occupying 181,000 sq. metres and the built up area is 28,778 sq. metres. The area allocated for the mosque accommodates landscaping, car parks and other facilities. The main prayer hall can hold over 4600 worshipers, while the women's area can accommodate 740 worshipers.[2]
The mosque has a garden, three main entrances, four minarets, and a blue main dome. It also integrates wood in its design. The interior of the mosque is intricate with subtle colors. The Mihrab is beautifully tiled in a turquoise and gold palette. The carpet has a horizontally-lined pattern.[3]
Gallery
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Facade of the Sultan Mosque in Sohar -
Outside shot of the Main Hall -
One of the Minarets -
Interior of the Main Hall
See also
References
- ^ "Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar inaugurated". Times of Oman. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ "Sultan Qaboos Gand Mosque Opens in Sohar". Atheer. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ "Visit The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque In Sohar". Oman Magazine. 2019-06-02. Retrieved 2019-11-29.