Building Name: | Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque |
Native Name: | (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس ٱلْأَكْبَر) |
Map Type: | Oman#Middle East#West Asia |
Map Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Sohar |
Coordinates: | 24.3127°N 56.757°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Deity: | Allah (God) |
Region: | Eastern Arabia |
Country: | Oman |
Territory: | Al Batinah North Governorate |
Functional Status: | Active |
Architecture Style: | Contemporary Islamic |
Year Completed: | October 2016 |
Specifications: | yes |
Capacity: | Over 4,600 |
Site Area: |
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Dome Quantity: | 3 |
Minaret Quantity: | 4 |
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Arabic: {{Script|Arab|جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس ٱلْأَكْبَر) is a mosque located in Sohar, Oman.[1] It was named after the previous Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said.
The mosque is built on a site occupying 181000m2, and the built up area is 28778m2. The area allocated for the mosque accommodates landscaping, car parks and other facilities. The main prayer hall can hold over 4,600 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 tiled in a turquoise and gold palette. The carpet has a horizontally-lined pattern.[3]