Sultan Qabus Zanzibar Mosque
History
Built under the orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the mosque is a reflection of the deep historical ties between the Sultanate and Zanzibar.
Urban and Architectural
The distinctive architecture of the grand mosque, which mixes originality and modernity, distinguishes it apart. The building also incorporates Islamic, African, and Omani inscriptions into its designs.
Description
The mosque has a variety of amenities, including a main prayer hall with capacity for more than 1300 people. More than 250 worshipers can fit in the exterior prayer chamber, and 300 women can pray simultaneously.
Additionally, the mosque is furnished with classrooms, a computer and language lab, a multipurpose hall, and a science library.
References
https://estimconstruction.co.tz/portfolio/jaameh-zinjbaar-zanzibar-mosque/
https://www.jamiiforums.com/threads/the-grand-mosque-jamia-masjid-zenjibari-zanzibar.1325391/
https://timesofoman.com/article/117810/OmanPride/Oman-Pride-His-Majestys-mosque-in-Zanzibar-opens
Details
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Worshippers
1600
Owners
Sultan Qabus
Architect Name
Year of Build
2016
Area
3200
Drawings
Map
History
Built under the orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the mosque is a reflection of the deep historical ties between the Sultanate and Zanzibar.
Urban and Architectural
The distinctive architecture of the grand mosque, which mixes originality and modernity, distinguishes it apart. The building also incorporates Islamic, African, and Omani inscriptions into its designs.
Description
The mosque has a variety of amenities, including a main prayer hall with capacity for more than 1300 people. More than 250 worshipers can fit in the exterior prayer chamber, and 300 women can pray simultaneously.
Additionally, the mosque is furnished with classrooms, a computer and language lab, a multipurpose hall, and a science library.