Bahrain’s Largest Mosque and a Model of Islamic Architecture Welcomes Tourists
A visit to the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque offers a rich experience for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. As one of the largest and most splendid mosques in the Islamic world, it stands as a stunning masterpiece of Islamic architecture and serves as an educational centre about Islam and Islamic mosques. Named in honor of Ahmed Al-Fateh, the first ruler of Bahrain from the ruling family, the mosque is located in Manama and welcomes tourists, who can explore its beauty and features alongside multilingual guides. This visit provides an excellent opportunity to capture memorable photos for a truly unique experience.
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What to Expect
Covering an area of 6,500 square metres, the mosque accommodates 7,000 worshippers and includes separate prayer halls for men and women, a library, an Islamic institute, and a Quran memorization school. Its grand courtyard is adorned with a fiberglass dome, one of the largest fiberglass domes in the world. Elegant chandeliers and lamps hang like necklaces and bracelets, casting a golden glow that illuminates the mosque’s arched walls, teakwood doors, and captivating Arabic Kufic calligraphy that decorates the walls.
Bahrain’s Largest Mosque and a Model of Islamic Architecture Welcomes Tourists
A visit to the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque offers a rich experience for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. As one of the largest and most splendid mosques in the Islamic world, it stands as a stunning masterpiece of Islamic architecture and serves as an educational centre about Islam and Islamic mosques. Named in honor of Ahmed Al-Fateh, the first ruler of Bahrain from the ruling family, the mosque is located in Manama and welcomes tourists, who can explore its beauty and features alongside multilingual guides. This visit provides an excellent opportunity to capture memorable photos for a truly unique experience.
Photos & Videos
What to Expect
Covering an area of 6,500 square metres, the mosque accommodates 7,000 worshippers and includes separate prayer halls for men and women, a library, an Islamic institute, and a Quran memorization school. Its grand courtyard is adorned with a fiberglass dome, one of the largest fiberglass domes in the world. Elegant chandeliers and lamps hang like necklaces and bracelets, casting a golden glow that illuminates the mosque’s arched walls, teakwood doors, and captivating Arabic Kufic calligraphy that decorates the walls.
Manama
+973 17727773
Phone +973 17727773
Closed Opens Tuesday at 09:00 AM
Monday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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