Sharjah Mosque
| Sharjah Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Aš-Šārjah (مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارْقَة) | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Eastern Arabia |
| Deity | Allah (God) |
| Ownership | Government of Sharjah |
| Year consecrated | 2019 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Emirates Road and Maleha Road intersection, Sharjah |
| Municipality | Sharjah |
| State |  Sharjah |
| 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 / 25.24083°N 55.57028°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman-Islamic architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 2014 |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Qiblah |
| Capacity | 25,000[1] |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Site area | 2,000,000 sq ft (190,000 m2)[3] |
The Sharjah Mosque (Gulf Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلشَّارْقَة, romanized: Masjid Aš-Šārjah),[4][5] 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.
History[edit]
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.[2]
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.[6]
Geography, dimensions and statistics[edit]
It is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the Emirates Road and the road to Mleiha.[1] 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[3] 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,[1] 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.[2]
See also[edit]
- List of mosques in the United Arab Emirates
- Timeline of Islamic history
- Sharjah Light Festival
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "New Sharjah mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers". Gulf News. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ a b c d Staff Reporter (2019-05-12). "Sharjah Ruler opens emirate's largest mosque". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ a b "A look at the magnificent mosques of the UAE". Khaleej Times. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ WAM (2019-05-10). "Sharjah bank issues coins to mark mosque opening". Gulf News. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ 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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