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The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences. The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by both Mughal and Moorish design. Its archways are quintessentially Moorish and its minarets classically Arab. The design of the Mosque can be best described as a fusion of Arab, Mughal and Moorish architecture.
The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
There are four minarets on the four corners of the mosque which rise about 115 m (377 ft) in height. There are 57 domes covering the outside yard and the main building as well. The domes are decorated with white Bianco marble from Pietrasanta, Italy and the interior decoration is made of white marble from Laas, Italy. The courtyard is paved with floral marble designs and measures about 17,000 m2 (180,000 sq ft).
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Another view of the mosque - I spent half a day there just going around appreciating the architecture, design and colours. And taking loads of pictures .
Interior of the sheikh lotfollah mosuqe in esfahan, Iran. This is one of the many examples of islamic art and architecture in esfahan. The writings on the tiles are verses of koran.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and numbers during Eid can be more than 40,000 people.
Out of Prestwick, Kuwait Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III KAF342 trails southwards at FL310 as 'KAF3211'
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One of the largest mosques in the world.
External dimensions 224 x 174m, space for 40,000 worshippers. Cost 545 million US dollars.
The mosque is adorned with 7 chandeliers imported from Germany. Made of gold-plated brass + stainless steel, they are flower-shaped and decorated with thousands of different colored Swarovski crystals.
The largest chandelier was built by the Faustig company from Munich. Diameter 10m, height 15m. It is considered the largest chandelier in the world.
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Eine der größten Moscheen der Welt.
Außenmaße 224 x 174m, Platz für 40.000 Gläubige. Kosten 545 Millionen US-Dollar.
Die Moschee schmücken 7 Kronleuchter aus Deutschland importiert. Aus vergoldetem Messing + Edelstahl, sind blumenförmig mit tausenden verschiedenfarbigen Swarovski-Kristallen besetzt.
Der größte Kronleuchter wurde von der Firma Faustig aus München gebaut. Durchmesser 10m, Höhe 15m. Er gilt er als größter Kronleuchter der Welt.
Abu Dhabi is one of the richest countries in the world. The Sheikh Zayed mosque is so beautiful. I had a wonderful stay there. It is a really great place for photographers.