| Building Name: | Sharjah Mosque |
| Native Name: | (Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارْقَة) |
| Map Type: | UAE#Persian Gulf#Middle East#West Asia |
| Map Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Emirates Road and Maleha Road intersection, Sharjah |
| Coordinates: | 25.2408°N 55.5703°W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
| Deity: | Allah (God) |
| Region: | Eastern Arabia |
| Municipality: | Sharjah |
| Consecration Year: | 2019 |
| Functional Status: | Active |
| Ownership: | Government of Sharjah |
| Architecture Type: | Mosque |
| Architecture Style: | Ottoman-Islamic architecture |
| Facade Direction: | Qiblah |
| Year Completed: | 2019 |
| Specifications: | Yes |
| Capacity: | 25,000
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| Minaret Quantity: | 2 |
The Sharjah Mosque (Gulf Arabic: {{Script|Arab|مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارْقَة),[1] [2] is the largest mosque in the Emirate of Sharjah, the U.A.E. Besides serving the needs of Muslims, the mosque has a library, and an area for giving Dawah to non-Muslims.
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.[3]
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.[4]
See also: Architecture of Turkey and Islamic architecture.
It is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the Emirates Road and the road to Mleiha.[5] The mosque, its gardens and facilities are built over a total area of . To compare, the King Faisal Mosque, formerly the largest mosque in the Emirate[6] and country, measures .[7] [8] 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.[9] [10]
It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, with an inside capacity of over 5,000 people,[5] 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.