The largest mosque in Qatar, Imam Abdul Wahhab, is also known as the Qatar State Grand Mosque.
β’ English tours are available DAILY
β’ Russian tours on Tuesday
β’ Spanish tours on Thursday
The mosque houses three libraries, separate prayer and ablution halls for men and women, and special halls for Quran memorisation, and can hold over 30,000 worshippers.
The mosque consists of a total of 93 domes, some of which sit atop the prayer niche or mihrab and the prayer hall.
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When: Sunday-Thursday
TοΈime: 9am to 1pm
Explore the beauty of mosques and their role in a Muslim society.
Experience the peaceful ambiance of a mosque and learn about the Islamic prayer.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Arrive anytime between 9am and 12:30 and the security will direct guests to the greeting room in the parking garage.
Abaya, scarf and thobes are available for use free of charge.
LOCATION: IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN ABDUL WAHHAB MOSQUE
AUDIENCE: ALL ARE WELCOME
Languages:
β’ English tours are available DAILY
β’ Russian tours on Tuesday
β’ Spanish tours on Thursday
Other languages can be arranged by contacting the Bin Zaid center 4444-7444
Please note:
β’ Everyone must remove their shoes prior to entering the mosque.
β’ Visitors should dress conservatively and respectfully.
β’ Women are provided with scarves to cover their heads, and where needed, abayas.
β’ Food is not allowed inside the mosque
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