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Mosque in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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]
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