Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque[2] (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس, romanized: Jāmiʿ As-Sulṭān Qābūs)[1] is the largest mosque in Al-Buraimi, Oman.[3][4][5]
| Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque | |
|---|---|
Jāmiʿ As-Sulṭān Qābūs (جَامِع ٱلسُّلْطَان قَابُوْس) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Eastern Arabia |
| Deity | Allah (God) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Al-Buraimi |
| Country | Oman |
Location in Oman Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi (Middle East) Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi (West and Central Asia) | |
| Territory | Al Buraimi Governorate |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°15′40.55″N 55°47′3.81″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Contemporary Islamic |
| Completed | December 1993[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,016[1] Female worshipers: 252[1] |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Site area | 189 m2 (2,030 sq ft)[1] |
History
The Grand Mosque was opened on the 10th of December, 1993.[1] It is named after the former Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said.[3][4][5]
Structure
The mosque has an area of 189 square metres (2,030 sq ft). It can accommodate 2,016 worshipers, including 252 women.[1]
- The Oasis Institute for Training and Development, Al-Buraimi, near the Grand Mosque
See also
References
- "جوامع السلطان قابوس". Sultan Qaboos (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- Jordan, Benjamin R. (2013-05-09), "Route 4: Jebel Huwayya (Fossil Valley), Oman", Geotrekking in Southeastern Arabia: A Guide to Locations of World-Class Geology, Washington, D.C., the US: American Geophysical Union, Wiley, pp. 38–40, doi:10.1029/SP065, ISBN 978-1-1186-7128-3, retrieved 2024-03-08
- Aymerich, Olga (2016-01-06). "Oman Tourism: Exploring Buraimi". The Times of Oman. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
- "Top 8 places of tourism in Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman". Arab Travelers. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- "Al Buraimi". Destination Oman. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
External links
- In Arabic
- Al Buraimi Mosque In Oman: Brief History, Architecture, Visiting Hours, & Travel Information
- Top 10 attractions to visit in Al Buraimi and around
- Exploring Al Buraimi: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saara Oasis Al falaj, and Hyperland Buraimi (YouTube)
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