Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Venue Description

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the largest mosque commissioned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman. Located in Muscat Governorate, its construction was ordered in 1992. The mosque was designed by the architect Mohamed Saleh Makiya in collaboration with Quad Design, based in London and Muscat. The construction took six years to complete.

The mosque is a popular tourist attraction, open for visits daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. It houses a library and a lecture hall and features architectural designs that include various artistic styles such as Moroccan zellige, Mughal murals, corridors, domes, minarets, expansive gardens, and water fountains. A variety of materials were used in its construction, including wood, marble, stained glass, murals, and copper decorations.

The mosque is built on a site covering 416,000 square meters, with the main structure spanning an area of 40,000 square meters. It was officially inaugurated by Sultan Qaboos bin Said on May 4, 2001.