Al-Khalif Mosque
Kuwait, Kuwait, Arabian Gulf Street
Description:
Al Khalifa Mosque, the oldest mosque in Kuwait, is located opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The mosque was built in 1714 by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohamed, the great-grandfather of the Khalifa family, and was financed by the sale of date palms grown in the city of Al-Hasa. Today, the mosque is still popular among residents and tourists.
The mosque is characterized by a strict architectural composition. All traditions of Arab architecture are strictly observed. Strict forms, minimal finishes, nothing superfluous. This beautiful religious building made of red-brown stone, harmoniously fits into the surrounding lifeless landscape and amazes with its grandeur. To understand the way of thinking and life of Muslims, you must visit the oldest and most beautiful Al-Khalifa Mosque.