Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Sohar


The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque of Sohar is located opposite Bait Bahjat Al Andhar in the Wilayat of Sohar It was named after the previous Sultan of Oman, HH Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

Construction

The mosque is built on a site occupying 181,000 sq. metres and the built up area is 28,778 sq. metres. The area allocated for the mosque accommodates landscaping, car parks and other facilities. The main prayer hall can hold over 4600 worshipers, while the women's area can accommodate 740 worshipers.
The mosque has a garden, three main entrances, four minarets, and a blue main dome. It also integrates wood in its design. The interior of the mosque is intricate with subtle colors. The Mihrab is beautifully tiled in a turquoise and gold palette. The carpet has a horizontally-lined pattern.

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