Sharjah Mosque
The Sharjah Mosque (Gulf Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارْقَة, romanized: Masjid Aš-Šārjah),[1][2] is the largest mosque in the Emirate of Sharjah, the U.A.E. Besides serving the needs of Muslims, the mosque has a library, and an area for giving Dawah to non-Muslims.
| Sharjah Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Ash-Shārjah (مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارقة) | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ownership | Government of Sharjah |
| Location | |
| Location | Emirates Road and Maleha Road intersection, Sharjah, the U.A.E. |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
  Location in the U.A.E.  Sharjah Mosque (Persian Gulf)  Sharjah Mosque (Middle East)  Sharjah Mosque (West and Central Asia) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°14′27″N 55°34′13″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman-Islamic architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 2014 |
| Completed | 2019 |
History
Construction began in 2014, costing around 300 million dirhams. It was inaugurated on 10 May 2019 by Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi.[3]
Two coins, one gold and one silver, each inscribed with a verse from the Quran, were issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and designed by the Sharjah Islamic Bank, to commemorate the occasion.[4]
Geography, dimensions and statistics
It is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the Emirates Road and the road to Mleiha.[5] The mosque, its gardens and facilities are built over a total area of 2,000,000 sq ft (190,000 m2). To compare, the King Faisal Mosque, formerly the largest mosque in the Emirate[6] and country, measures 10,000–12,000 m2 (110,000–130,000 sq ft).[7][8] The Sharjah Mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors, with dedicated spaces and pathways defined for them. The mosque is home to a large library that has many original Islamic works. Over 2,200 cars and buses can be parked in the different parking lots of the mosque complex. A rubber track goes around the mosque for visitors who wish to go for a walk around the complex. It also has a souvenir shop, museum and fountains. It is equipped with two ablution areas, and 100 wheelchairs for the elderly.[9][10]
It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, with an inside capacity of over 5,000 people,[5] 610 of whom can be women. The front hall and side lobbies have a capacity of more than 6,000 worshipers, while the outdoor area can accommodate 13,500.[3]
See also
References
- سلطان القاسمي يفتتح مسجد الشارقة. Al-Bayan (in Arabic). Sharjah, the U.A.E. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
- سلطان القاسمي يفتتح مسجد الشارقة بتكلفة 300 مليون درهم. Al-Ittihad (in Arabic). Sharjah. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
- Staff Reporter (2019-05-12). "Sharjah Ruler opens emirate's largest mosque". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- WAM (2019-05-10). "Sharjah bank issues coins to mark mosque opening". Gulf News. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- "New Sharjah mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers". Gulf News. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- "A look at the magnificent mosques of the UAE". Khaleej Times. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- Kakande, Yasin (2011-08-11). "Sharjah's mosque where the faithful can listen and learn". The National. Sharjah. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- Al Qassemi, Sultan Sooud (2017-11-16). "Demystifying Sharjah's iconic King Faisal Mosque". Gulf News. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- "Gallery: Sultan Al Qasimi opens largest mosque in Sharjah". Arabian Business. 2019-05-12. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- "Sharjah Ruler's vision comes to life as largest mosque in emirate welcomes first worshippers". The National. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
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