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Sheikha Salama Mosque

Coordinates: 24°13′22″N 55°45′59″E / 24.22278°N 55.76639°E / 24.22278; 55.76639
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Sheikha Salama mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationAl-Ain City, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates
Geographic coordinates24°13′22″N 55°45′59″E / 24.22278°N 55.76639°E / 24.22278; 55.76639
Architecture
Architect(s)Ja'afar Touqan [1]
TypeMosque
CapacityAbout 4800 [1]

The Sheikha Salama Mosque (مسجد الشيخة سلامة) is a mosque in Al-Ain City, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.[1] The current structure of the mosque, which was designed by architect Ja'afar Touqan from Jordan, occupies an area of 35,873 square metres, and can accommodate more than 3000 worshipers, according to Gulf News.[1] The design includes an extra 1000 car parking spaces for "future needs."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mosque adds charm to Al Ain skyline". Aftab Kazmi, Bureau Chief of Gulf News. 2011-05-21. Retrieved 2014-01-01.