Excursion to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque in UAE capital Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Located in the capital of the UAE in Abu Dhabi. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. The construction of the mosque began in 1996 and was officially opened in the month of Ramadan in 2007. The total area of the premises is 5627 m2. Capacity 40 thousand Number of domes 82 Number of minarets 4 The height of the minaret 107 m Finishing of white marble Carpet in the mosque of the world's largest Mosque Sheikh Zaidaechet and Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai, became an exception - everyone is allowed into it (not only Muslims). The UAE Ministry of Tourism has announced that tours of the mosque have been held for Muslims and non-Muslims since mid-March 2008.