See the remarkable Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The "Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque", which dominates the Muscat skyline, is the full name of this beautiful famous monument. The mosque is square in design and surrounds the central dome, which is 50 meters tall. The site's boundaries are defined by five minarets, which symbolise the five pillars of Islam. The main minaret is 91.5 meters tall, while the others rise to 45 meters. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat is one of the world's most stunning and opulent contemporary mosques. It took six years to develop this magnificent landmark in the Arab world. The mosque's architecture is a fusion of Islamic, Middle Eastern, and Omani influences. Despite this, there are a few amazing facts about its design, interiors, and architecture that would entice everyone to visit this Mosque.
When it first opened to the public, the mosque boasted the world's biggest chandelier. The chandelier, which stands 14 meters tall and weighs 8,500 kg, is positioned in the center of the men's prayer hall. It has over 600,000 sparkling Swarovski crystals with 24 carat gold plating that took more than four years to create. Beautiful, colorful mosaic designs adorn the Grand Mosque. There is no official count of how many stones were utilized, but it is an astounding and striking sight. A walk through the hallways is essential to view the mosque's exquisite embellishments. It is truly a one-of-a-kind work of interior design.
