These mosques in the UAE are not just hallowed sites of worship; they are also windows into the past. Over the years, throngs of people from all over the world have flocked to its doors and their walls have witnessed countless generations of devout people.
News Times visited three iconic mosques with a distinctly old-world appeal on a trip that felt like traveling back in time.
The nation’s oldest mosque, Al Bidya Mosque, was constructed in 1446.
The mosque lacks glitzy flooring and glass windows, but it is nestled against the Hajar Mountains. However, the effort that went into creating it is clear: It is a building composed of clay, stones, mud bricks, and palm wood, displaying the area’s traditional building methods.
A mosque built almost a century ago is a hidden gem near Sharjah’s Al Khan beach.
The centerpiece of a sizable courtyard, the sand-colored Al Aqrobi Mosque is situated almost 20 meters from the main prayer space.
There are simply four rows in which devotees can arrange themselves to pray within the edifice, which is supported by five pillars. Reportedly, it’s among the smallest mosques in the nation.
The Bin Zayed Mosque is one of the neighborhood’s jewels, but the entire Shindagha neighborhood in Dubai represents a piece of the nation’s history.
This mosque retains its old architectural style despite the recent development nearby.
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