The Grand Mosque Dubai is among one of the largest mosques
(with a capacity to accommodate up to 1200 faithful)
in the United Arab Emirates. Originally built
in traditional Islamic architectural style and
opened in 1900 AD as a kuttab (Koranic school)
where children learn to recite the Koran from
memory, the Great Mosque in Dubai was rebuilt
(maintaining the original style of the Great Mosque)
in 1998 and now enjoys a 70-metre (231ft)-high
minaret the highest minaret of Dubai.
Located on the Bur Dubai side of the creek
near the rule 's Court, the Great Mosque is
composed of 45 small domes over 9 large stained
glass panels offering, sand colored walls and
wooden shutters, who had a distinguished history
and important place of worship.
Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosque,
but it can go and take some photos of the mosque
and its minaret exceptionally beautiful.
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