Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
January 13, 2013 at 3:24 pm | Posted in PLACES I'VE BEEN TO | 4 CommentsTags: abu dhabi, Grand Mosque, largest carpet, largest chandelier, largest mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
12 January 2013. A visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
This architectural work of art is one of the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 41,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world’s largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes. The mosque’s first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site. (visitabudhabi.ae)
We have to remove our shoes before we could get in.
And ladies have to wear an abaya with head scarf. I hope you recognize my mom 
Ready to get in. Please observe silence.
The main entrance.
The largest Swarovski chandelier in the world.
There was actually three of this chandelier inside.
The largest hand-knotted carpet in the world.
A trip I will never forget.
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I am speechless! Wow!
Comment by Gemma— January 13, 2013 #
This was one of the best places to visit here in Abu Dhabi! Really amazing! Thanks for dropping a comment
Comment by Iñigo— January 13, 2013 #
Wow, it is very beautiful and very large. Thanks for the tour
Comment by Northern Narratives— January 14, 2013 #
Very large indeed. Thanks for the visit
Comment by Iñigo— January 15, 2013 #