Dubai: The Danube Group has started construction on a new mosque at the National Industries Park (NIP) in Dubai. This will be the first mosque in the area, set to serve over 2,000 worshippers. The mosque is designed to accommodate 1,000 people inside and another 1,000 in the outside area. It will become a key […]
This day in history we feature the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The largest mosque in Abu Dhabi opens to the public on this day in 2008. Trivia – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m, covering an area of more than […]
ABU DHABI: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s main prayer hall housed the world’s largest carpet, a unique masterpiece with dazzling beauty and design. The carpet was hand-knotted by a group of the world’s most skilled artists and weavers. The wool and cotton carpet was hand-crafted by around 1,200 artisans. It is 5,400 square metres, with […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated the world’s first mosque to receive the platinum rating for green buildings by the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v4) from the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) with 83 points. The mosque in Hatta can accommodate more than 600 worshippers on an area of […]
Coinciding with the “Earth Hour”, the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah is participating by turning off the lights and “unnecessary” electrical devices in a number of major mosques, today, Saturday, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm; with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of optimal use of energy, preserving the environment and […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has directed to build a mosque named after Indonesian President Joko Widodo, in Diplomatic Area in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed also gave directions to rename Al Ma’arid Street, one of the […]
