Mosques play a huge role in the Islamic culture, and Oman is known to offer some of the most picturesque mosques in the middle east. So if you are planning to explore Oman soon, don’t forget to check out these seven mosques that not only speak volumes about the culture but also highlight the skilled architecture and grandeur.
1. Mazoon Mosque
Mazoon Mosque which is also known as Maizoon Mosque is named after the mother Sultan Qaboos, Sayyidah Maizoon bint Ahmed bin Ali Al-Maashani. This beautiful mosque is hailed in Mawalih, Muscat. Built-in 2006, the mosque has a basic look with stellar arches and classic Islamic architectural shapes and design. Well, being primary doesn’t mean that it’s ordinary. This exquisite mosque has stunning interiors filled with calligraphy impressions, breathtaking lamps and beautifully-inscribed wooden doors. It’s picturesque, serene and should be on your list.
2. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
This mosque needs no introduction. Named after the current leader of Oman – Sultan Qaboos, this mosque is the most prominent mosque of Oman. Built-in 2001, it took 7-years to finish this majestic mosque. The mosque is huge, with a 416,000 square meters area, it can allow 20,000 worshippers at a time. While the mosque looks extremely beautiful from the outside, it’s interior has a different charm altogether. The central chandelier of the mosque is made from Swarovski Crystal and is 14-meters tall. Moreover, the mosque’s floor is covered in a unique Persian rug, which is second-largest in the world. With such grandeur and prettiness, why won’t this mosque be on your list?
3. Al Zulfa Mosque
Founded in 1992 in Al Seeb, Muscat, Al Zulfa Mosque is notably known as the “Royal Guards of Oman Mosque”. This mosque is famous for its geometrical shapes and the designs of the buildings and the floors. Known as one of the breathtaking mosques of Oman, it has 20 domes which are coloured in green and gold. Besides this, the mosque adorns Islamic designs, colours and shapes that very well complement its architecture.
4. Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque
Built-in 2014 in Bausher, Muscat, Mohamed Al Ameen Mosque is also known as Bahwan Mosque. Being around 20,300 square metres large, it fits around 2,100 worshippers in one go. The best part about this mosque is the fact that it can be seen from any highway that’s connected to Muscat. The blue lights surrounding the mosque very well highlight the bewitching golden-coloured and lighted domes. If you love architecture and photography, then add this one to your list now!
5. Al Zawawi Mosque
Built-in 1985, Al Zawawai Mosque was built by Al Zawawi tribe to honour the members of their family. The mosque features a central golden dome and tower. It has several entrances with triangular-shaped arches and wooden doors. What makes this mosque so unique is that it has the text of the entire Quran engraved on metallic plates that are hanging on the walls inside the mosque. Now, doesn’t that make it unique and a must-visit?
6. Al Khor Mosque
Al Khor Mosque, which was initially known as Masjid Al Shuhadaa is named as “Family Mosque” as several senior members of the Royal Family pray in it. The ancient mosque has two blue-coloured domes. With tinted walls, and blue, white and brown tiles, the walls are embellished with golden scripts from the Quran. Inside the mosque, the ceiling is covered with blue and white coloured tiles that have the 99 names of God, written in golden-coloured Arabic calligraphy. The mosque is known for its stunning design and is also famous for the crystal chandelier which sits right in the centre of the ceiling.
7. Asma Mosque
Asma Mosque in Al Qurum is a Moroccan-design inspired mosque. The architecture of the mosque is inspired by Morocco. The quaint mosque boasts of a central colourful and decorated dome, as well as a clock tower as its minaret. The floor of the mosque is covered in colourful tiles that are placed in unique shapes. There are also several gates of the mosques that have mindblowing Arabic calligraphy.
