A gift to Oman marking Sultan Qaboos’s 30th year of reign, this modern Islamic mosque is one of the largest in the Middle East. Stunning both outside and in, the mosque’s most remarkable features include a central chandelier made from Swarovski crystal, plus a Persian carpet that took four years to weave and is the second-largest hand-loomed carpet in the world. The mosque itself is a wonder and so beautiful that it is jaw-dropping. This is in large measure because it is practically brand new having been completed in early in this century. It sparkles! I would say that the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is THE must visit site in Muscat. View all of my Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque photography here. More Info: Website: Grand Mosque. Non-Muslims are allowed to visit the mosque every day, except Friday, from 8:30 until 11:00 am. Visitors are asked to dress modestly and in a way befitting places of worship. Women are also required to cover their hair. The President of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque before his departure on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Image source: @FMofOman. The German President visited the Supposed to be the second largest mosque in the world. Certainly the open space areas outside are enormous (over 4 sq km), covered in polished sandstone (some 300,000 tonnes broug Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. 1. 2. 3. The new mosque was conceived as a regional size mosque in 2009. Being the spiritual and religious capital of Oman, Nizwa is a fitting location for a major mosque second only to the Grand Mosque in Muscat. Simplicity of form and selective use of decoration are characteristics that distinguish the new mosque MzEH.

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