The Grand Mosque – Abu Dhabi

October 13, 2013July 6, 2014 • mcmessner

Made of white marble, the Grand Mosque can hold 40,000 people and is the main place of worship in Abu Dhabi. The scale of its inlaid decorations, prayer carpet and chandeliers are breathtaking. Here is a link describing it and its history – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Zayed_Mosque

From the Road

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Rising Moon

Entry Chandelier

Entry Chandelier

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Inlaid Marble Flower

Inlaid Marble Flower

Sunset

Women's Washing Room

Korans - Prayer Books

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Main Prayer Area for Men

One Hundred Names for Allah

Prayer Line

Shiny Marble Floor

Inside Corner of Mosque

Reflecting Pool

2 thoughts on “The Grand Mosque – Abu Dhabi”

Scott Moyer says:

August 5, 2014 at 1:10 pm

Beautiful photos, MC!

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1. mcmessner says:
  
  August 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm
  
  Thank you! I am so glad you are following!
  
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