Sultan Qaboos mosque

Mosque Bawshar, Muscat, Oman
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What to expect

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a prominent landmark and a major tourist attraction in Oman. It is the largest mosque in the country, with a total capacity of 20,000 worshipers. The mosque's main prayer hall is square in shape and can accommodate 6,500 worshipers, with a central dome that rises 50 meters above the floor. The mosque also features five minarets, with the main minaret being 90 meters tall. The mosque's interior is decorated with intricate murals, geometrical designs, and Islamic embellishments, and its floor is covered with a large Persian carpet made of 1,700 million knots. Non-Muslims are allowed to visit the mosque, and it is a great place to learn about Islamic culture and architecture. The mosque's library contains 20,000 reference volumes, and its Institute of Islamic Sciences offers courses on religious knowledge. The mosque is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in architecture, history, and culture

Plan your family visit to the Sultan Qaboos mosque with these blog insights 👇

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Muscat with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!

Muscat with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sultan Qaboos mosque, which is open every day (except Friday) in the morning for tourists

Highlights: The mosque is really beautiful and when we visited the mosque around 9 o’clock it wasn’t very busy ✨