Sharjah Mosque
Sharjah Mosque
The Sharjah Mosque is the largest mosque in the Emirate of Sharjah, the U.A.E. Besides serving the needs of Muslims, the mosque has a library, and an area for giving Dawah to non-Muslims. It is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the Emirates Road and the road to Mleiha.
The importance of building mosques, aimed to serve the local community, as Sharjah’s mosques represent the city’s rich cultural legacy as well as the relevance of religion in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
History
Construction began in 2014, costing around 300 million dirhams. It was inaugurated on 10 May 2019 by Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. Two coins, one gold and one silver, each inscribed with a verse from the Quran, were issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and designed by the Sharjah Islamic Bank, to commemorate the occasion.
Facts & Statistics
Mosque in numbers
Total Area (sq ft)
2,000,000.00
Rubber Track (m)
1,701.44
Parking
2,200.00
Library
1.00
Souvenir Shop
1.00
Museum
1.00
Ablution Area
2.00
Fountains
2.00
Wheelchair
100.00
Minaret
2.00
Gates
6.00
Services & facilities
What the Mosque Offers
Wheelchair
Wheelchairs with allocated paved paths and lanes to allow smooth access throughout the mosque.
Parking
Parking is available at the mosque for worshippers and visitors.
Toilets
There are several sanitary facilities (Toilets) available at the mosque.
Club cars
Club cars are available at the mosque to transport worshippers and visitors.