Sheikha Salama mosque
mosque in Al Ain, United Arab Emirares
Key facts
- Architect
- Ja'afar Tuqan
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Overview
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The Sheikha Salama Mosque stands in the centre of Al Ain, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is named after Sheikha Salama, the mother of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The architect is recorded as Ja'afar Tuqan. The complex covers 17,500 square metres and can hold around 5,000 worshippers. The indoor prayer hall accommodates 3,100 people, while the outdoor courtyard, fitted with retractable shades, holds 1,125. A women's prayer hall on the upper floor has room for 640, and the site provides parking for 1,000 vehicles.
History
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The mosque is recorded as having been established in 1981. In 2011 it was rebuilt in a new style, different from its earlier form.
From Wikipedia
The Sheikha Salama Mosque (Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلشَّيْخَة سَلَامَة, romanized: Masjid Aš-Šaykhah Salāmah) is a mosque in the city of Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Formerly the largest mosque in use in the city, it is named after Sheikhah Salamah, mother of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of Sheikh Khalifa.
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Sources
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Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikha_Salama_Mosque