WELCOME TO The UAE
The mosque worth nearly 38 billion yuan in the UAE is as magnificent as a city in the sky
U.A.E
A magical "moat" country
After making its fortune from oil, it became a legendary place in the world
Rumor has it that there is "gold everywhere"
Exaggerated descriptions, although not in the middle, are not far away
Because there are too many of the world's best
For example, the world's tallest skyscraper, the 828-meter Burj Khalifa
The world's first seven-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab
There is also the world's most luxurious mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is also known as the Great Mosque of Abu Dhabi
It is the third largest masterpiece of Islamic architecture in the world
It integrates Chinese, Greek, Italian, Indian, Turkish and other architectural styles
Gorgeous and stunning
Like an unattainable "city in the sky"
Above all others
The largest mosque in the Middle East, the Great Mosque of Abu Dhabi
In the Middle East, there is a country that is half seawater and half desert, composed of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, um Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and other emirates), the whole country is small in size, but it plays an important role in the world.
It is the United Arab Emirates, or the United Arab Emirates for short.
Some say it's the most luxurious country in the world, with nearly 100 billion barrels of oil reserves and excellent trading ports. Most people in their capital, Abu Dhabi, know very little about Dubai, which is very familiar to everyone.
Between the capital's famous Musafah Bridge and the Magda Bridge, there is a stunning Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, which was built to commemorate Sheikh Abu Dhabi, the first president of the UAE after the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1972, and there is also his mausoleum inside the temple, so it is also known as "Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque", referred to as "Sheikh Zayed Mosque".
From the beginning of construction in 1996 to the completion of 2007, a long 11 years, costing 5.5 billion US dollars, according to the rough calculation of the exchange rate of the year, about 38 billion yuan, 1096 amethysts, 5.8 million handmade carpets, 46 tons of gold... There are also countless white jade and crystal rare ores to create a mosque so gorgeous that it is almost impossible to look at it directly!
As the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest mosques in the world, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was selected as one of the top five landmarks in the world by the "Global Tourism Platform TripAdvisor" and ranked third among the top ten landmarks in the world.
The outer white façade of the mosque building comes from the rare Sivec of Prilep, Macedonia, and is inlaid with gemstones, amethyst, agate and mother-of-pearl oysters from all over the world, which are almost shining in the sun!
In order to show the best architectural results, the original construction was made by recruiting outstanding designers, architects and craftsmen from all over the world, including engravers from China. The best craftsmen from countless countries were gathered to finally complete this luxurious mosque.
The white dome like a castle is built against the background of the blue sky and white clouds, as if it were a city in the sky, spotless, pure and sacred. The 107-metre-high minaret stands straight, and its golden colonnades are decorated with pure gold and sparkle in the sun, shining brightly even after decades of wind and rain.
Stunningly beautiful building in Islamic style
International construction ideas make this beautiful Building in Islamic style all-encompassing, integrating architectural features and cultural temperaments from all over the world, and standing quietly on the earth like the most precious architectural treasures of mankind. The combination with the desert, the ocean and the blue sky and white clouds is just right, which is breathtaking!
There is a huge spherical building at the main entrance of the mosque, which is the reception hall at the entrance, and the security measures are extremely strict. And there is currently the world's largest electricly open sliding door, 12.3 meters high, 7.2 meters wide, 0.4 meters thick, weighing 18 tons, requiring four motors to drive, the entire mosque can accommodate more than 40,000 pilgrims to pray at the same time.
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The square has one of the world's largest marble mosaic artworks in the courtyard, where gemstone crystal flowers "bloom" on the ground, and it is said that most of the carving and mosaic art comes from Chinese craftsmen, and many Chinese elements also surprise and proud of everyone who goes.
The towering minaret (also known as the Call, or Bunker, is 107 meters high, and is commonly referred to by Chinese Muslims as the "Moon Worship Tower") has a very Islamic ritual sense, and is a functional building dedicated to the Muslim faith in the Quran, which requires believers to pray five times a day.
Originally, just to remind the faithful to go to worship, there would be special missionaries standing on the minaret calling everyone, using their hands as loudspeakers to make the sound go farther. The presence of loudspeakers today naturally utilizes high-tech products to carry out this ritual. In addition, the minaret is also used to determine the date of the start of the ramadan month and to observe the new moon.
With 82 domes and more than 1,000 columns, the mosque's vast hall carries too many human artistic crystals and gorgeous creations. The dreamlike scene is as untouchable as heaven but shocking!
The mosque has many decorative designs that even break the Guinness Book of World Records, carving the Quran on the walls, each text of the entire volume is plated with 24K gold, bulletproof glass with amethyst decoration, and the world's largest hand-woven Persian carpet, with an area of up to 5627 square meters, the value is immeasurable.
Walking down the aisle into the hall, Swarovski's custom-built 24K gilded crystal chandelier is gorgeous and cool, the largest of which is on the main dome of the worship hall, the world's largest chandelier, weighing as much as an African elephant.
Walking in it, there are rare treasures visible to the naked eye, gold, crystal, and agate sticking to walls, columns, and even stepping on feet like no money. However, the most amazing thing is that the mosque is not exaggerated and superficial, even if it is built with brilliant jewelry, it is still beautiful and clean, gorgeous but unique.
When the weather is clear, the mosque can see rows of columns resembling date palm trees lined up neatly from the outside, and the reflection in the surrounding blue pool is like the most perfect symmetrical picture, which is incredibly beautiful!
At nightfall, the sunset dyes the entire mosque red, the most spectacular and beautiful time here, the beautiful buildings are dyed in the splendor of nature, the water surface is sparkling, the white buildings behind it are magnificent, and the 57 decorative small domes look extremely cute!
Precautions for entering the temple
Mosques have many requirements for outsiders, among which the binding force of dress and behavior is also relatively strict, if the clothing is not suitable, it may not even pass the security check...
In the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, there are no special requirements for men's clothing, not too revealing, but ladies must pay attention to dress! (It is recommended to buy a robe in advance, although the tourist attractions also have places to provide but not cheap, and the clothing should not be too transparent, the hair should also be tucked into the turban, can not be exposed)
It is a temple of faith, but also a world-class landmark building, a miracle hall that brings together countless human craftsmen and creativity, and is incomparably beautiful!