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  • The foundation of the Jahili Mosque at the Al Jahili Fort dates back to the 1890s.
    The foundation of the Jahili Mosque at the Al Jahili Fort dates back to the 1890s.
  • The mosque consists of a single room with an open arcade on the east side from an enclosed courtyard.
    The mosque consists of a single room with an open arcade on the east side from an enclosed courtyard.
  • The historic building has been constructed with earth blocks and palm log beams.
    The historic building has been constructed with earth blocks and palm log beams.
  • An imam performs the call to prayer at the Jahili Mosque in Al Ain.
    An imam performs the call to prayer at the Jahili Mosque in Al Ain.
  • The Al Jahili Fort is located the centre of Al Ain.
    The Al Jahili Fort is located the centre of Al Ain.
  • The traditional prayer call will run daily from the mosque.
    The traditional prayer call will run daily from the mosque.