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A view of the main highway through Dubai from one of the covered bridges linking the metro station. The Burj Khalifa can just be seen in the middle of the shot in the gap between 2 other buildings
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed prepare for a meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2016. [State Department Photo/ Public Domain]
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic: جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير) is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates[1] and is considered to be the key for worship in the country.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure which unites the cultural diversity of Islamic world, the historical and modern values of architecture and art.[2] His final resting place is located on the grounds beside the same mosque. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007.[3] It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The building complex measures approximately 290 m (960 ft) by 420 m (1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), exclusive of exterior landscaping and vehicle parking.[4]
As the country's grand mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid it can be visited by more than 40,000 people.[1]
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's design and construction "unites the world", using artisans and materials from many countries including Italy, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Greece and United Arab Emirates. More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned contracting companies took part in the construction of the mosque. Natural materials were chosen for much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics. It was built by the Italian company Impregilo.
The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by Persian, Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco being direct influences. The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by Persian, 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, Persian, Mughal and Moorish architecture.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic :جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير) is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His final resting place is located on the grounds beside the same mosque.
As the country’s grand mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and numbers during Eid can be more than forty thousand people.
seldom you'll find Sheikh Zayed Rd. in a very peaceful state. You'll find the tallest building of the world Burj Khalifa in between the Emirates Towers.
Sheikh Zayed Bridge is an arch bridge in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Named after the country's principal architect and former president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 842 meter long bridge is said to be the most intricate bridge ever constructed. Its curved design arches evoke undulating sand dunes of the desert.The bridge is the third traffic route connecting the mainland to the island of Abu Dhabi and the new main gateway over the Maqtah channel. The bridge was designed by architect Zaha Hadid as the grandeur landmark for the UAE's capital city
Ratified the hearts of a faithful and mourn the people of United Arab Emirates Highnesses and the elders of the death of al-Nahayan, the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, following the death of a painful accident ..
We ask God to enter paradise and forgive him his sins and inspire his family and his family patience and solace .. today will pray the funeral prayer for the spirit of the deceased and his body was laid to rest
to God and to Him we shall return
بقلوب مؤمنه وصادقه ينعى شعب الامارات اصحاب السمو وشيوخ ال نهيان بوفاة المغفور له الشيخ احمد بن زايد ال نهيان
اثر وفاته بحادث اليم .. سائلين المولى ان يدخله فسيح جناته ويغفر له ذنوبه ويلهم اهله وذويه الصبر والسلوان
اليوم سوف تصلي صلاة الجنازه على روح الفقيد وسيوارى جثمانه الثرى
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. One of the largest mosques in the world. While not the largest it is reported to be the most expensive costing $500 million and 12 years to build.
As seen from a place somewhere close to Maktoum Bridge. Time: around sundown.
I spotted the view from the car, had it stop on the kerb/curb and put the little tripod into the sand. Some km to the left would be the Burj al Arab, a few km to the right is Deira and Dubai's city centre.
The geotags are not 100% exact, as I could not spot the correct place where I took the picture - there are and were too many new construction sites in the time since I was there.
P.S.: The pic's uneven look comes from the bushes. The horizon is even.
[Deutsch]
Gesehen irgendwo unweit der Al-Maktoum-Brücke, noch auf der Deira-Seite von Dubai. Es war gegen Sonnenuntergang. Ich habe diese Aussicht aus dem Auto heraus gesehen, und habe meine Kollegen anhalten lassen - auf dem Standstreifen so einer 4-spurigen Stadtrennbahn, ich geb's zu... - und habe meine Kamera mit dem Mini-Stativ in den Sand gepflanzt. Ein paar km weiter links wäre der Burj-al-Arab- weiter nach rechts kämen dann Deira und die Innenstadt von Dubai.
Dank der vielen neuen Baustellen in Dubai stimme die Geotags nur so ungefähr. Kein Wunder, daß ich den genauen Ort nicht mehr finde, wenn so viel gebuddelt wurde, seit ich da war.
P.S.: Das Bild ist gerade ausgerichtet. Daß es doch ungerade aussieht, liegt an den Büschen und Palmen auf dem Bild.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the largest mosque in the country and the eighth largest mosque in the world.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the largest mosque in the country and the eighth largest mosque in the world.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the largest mosque in the country and the eighth largest mosque in the world.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر Jāmiʿ Aš-Šaykh Zāyid Al-Kabīr) is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. There is a smaller replica of this mosque in Surakarta, a city in Indonesia. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan built this mosque to convey historic consequence and to embody the Islamic message of peace, tolerance and diversity.
The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 2007 and was inaugurated in December 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m (950 by 1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The main axis of the building is rotated about 12° south of true west, aligning it in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The project was launched by the late president of the U.A.E., Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art. In 2004, Sheikh Zayed died and was buried in the courtyard of the mosque.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) offices are located in the west minarets. SZGMC manages the day-to-day operations and serves as a center of learning and discovery through its educational cultural activities and visitor programs. The library, located in the northeast minaret, serves the community with classic books and publications addressing a range of Islamic subjects: sciences, civilization, calligraphy, the arts, and coins, including some rare publications. The collection comprises material in a broad range of languages, including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Korean. For two years running, it was voted the world's second favourite landmark by TripAdvisor.
The Grand Mosque has been a significant destination for visiting foreign leaders during official state visits to the UAE. Notable visitors include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.