Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sohar Explained

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:
  • Built-up: 181000m2
  • Total: 28778m2
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.

Description

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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar inaugurated . 2016-10-28 . . en . 2019-11-29.
  2. Web site: Sultan Qaboos Gand Mosque Opens in Sohar . 2016-10-29 . Atheer . en-US . 2019-11-29.
  3. Visit The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque In Sohar . 2019-06-02 . Oman Magazine . en-US . 2019-11-29.