Review about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from Estrada Katherine

Services:
Visitor Center The visitor Center at the mosque includes food and beverages outlet and a souvenir shop . The mosque's administration offers wheelchairs for the elderly and people of determination, where the paths and lanes are paved to be easily accessible by wheelchairs. There are also special chairs for people who need them in the prayer rooms. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center and Wahat al Karama (Oasis of Dignity), launched transport services, by specifically providing customized shuttles to sever this purpose. The service aims to facilitate visitor’s transportation between Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Wahat al Karama, consequently; enriching the visitors experience and vividly depicting of the nation’s cultural, civilizational and tourism characteristics. Special parking areas have been allocated at both Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Wahat al Karama, and visitors will be transported, regular ,on daily basses, every half hour (30 Min),staring from 10:00 am until 7:15 pm.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands out as one of the world’s largest mosques, and the only one that captures unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. Sheikh Zayed's vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. The mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, and design inspiration was borrowed parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt among other Islamic countries, revealing a glistening architectural marvel with an astonishing capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors. 

The open-door policy invites tourists and celebrants from all around the world who can witness the spectacular onion-top domes, the reflective pools that engulf the courtyard and the iconic prayer hall, which not only overflows with blissful sunlight, but also houses the world’s biggest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade. Be sure to spot the calligraphy encircling the hollows of the domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.