Sunday, December 15, 2013

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

From http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what.to.see/attractions/sheikh.zayed.grand.mosque.aspx:
This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes. The mosque's first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site.


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