Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday opened the Al Qalaa Mosque in Kalba.
Sheikh Dr Sultan visited the mosque and learnt about its features, accessibility and the amenities available to worshippers, state news agency Wam reported.
The mosque spans 965.54 square metres and has a 16.6-metre dome.
The men's prayer hall has a capacity of 790, the women's prayer hall holds 90 while the outer hallway can house 200 people.
The mosque visit came on the same day that Sheikh Dr Sultan announced plans for a new heritage museum in Kalba.
It will be built on the seafront and pay tribute to the area's maritime past.
Updated: March 29, 2022, 6:55 PM
