Na13 May Sharjah Mosque

The National
  • The newly opened Sharjah Mosque during iftar and sunset. All pictures by Antonie Robertson / The National
    The newly opened Sharjah Mosque during iftar and sunset. All pictures by Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Dh300 million building occupies 185,806 square metres
    The Dh300 million building occupies 185,806 square metres
  • "It’s very big and beautiful. I was waiting for it to open. I will tell my father to bring me here all the time," says Ali Al Hamoudi, aged 9
    "It’s very big and beautiful. I was waiting for it to open. I will tell my father to bring me here all the time," says Ali Al Hamoudi, aged 9
  • The mosque’s main prayer hall has arched windows with stained glass, walls decorated with verses from the Quran
    The mosque’s main prayer hall has arched windows with stained glass, walls decorated with verses from the Quran
  • The mosque is at the intersection of Maliha Road and Emirates Road in Tay area and can accommodate about 25,000 worshippers.
    The mosque is at the intersection of Maliha Road and Emirates Road in Tay area and can accommodate about 25,000 worshippers.
  • The mosque is equipped with two ablution areas and 100 wheelchairs for the elderly and people of determination
    The mosque is equipped with two ablution areas and 100 wheelchairs for the elderly and people of determination
  • The mosque is also equipped to welcome non-Muslim visitors and lovers of knowledge from around the world
    The mosque is also equipped to welcome non-Muslim visitors and lovers of knowledge from around the world
  • The parking area can accommodate about 2,260 cars and buses. The mosque serves the areas of Tay, Seouh, Badea, Hawshi and Juwaiza
    The parking area can accommodate about 2,260 cars and buses. The mosque serves the areas of Tay, Seouh, Badea, Hawshi and Juwaiza
  • It was built and designed according to the Ruler of Sharjah's vision of faith and aesthetics based on Islamic architecture
    It was built and designed according to the Ruler of Sharjah's vision of faith and aesthetics based on Islamic architecture
  • It was built and designed according to the Ruler of Sharjah's vision of faith and aesthetics based on Islamic architecture
    It was built and designed according to the Ruler of Sharjah's vision of faith and aesthetics based on Islamic architecture
  • “The ceiling, windows, chandeliers – everything is well-designed and brings peace to the soul,” said Jasim Al Hamoudi, 32, an Emirati father of three.
    “The ceiling, windows, chandeliers – everything is well-designed and brings peace to the soul,” said Jasim Al Hamoudi, 32, an Emirati father of three.
  • Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
    Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
  • Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
    Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
  • Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
    Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
  • Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
    Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
  • Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.
    Outside, the building has domes, minarets and columns designed to reflect a unique Islamic architectural style.