Iranian Mosque
Iranian Mosque, Satwa
Religion
AffiliationTwelver Shia
Location
LocationAl Wasl Road, Al Satwa (near Jumeirah), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Architecture
TypeMosque
StylePersian and quasi-Fatimid
Completed1979

The Iranian Mosque (also known as the Imam Hussein Mosque) located in Satwa, Dubai, is a Shia mosque founded by the Iranian community.

It is located on Al Wasl Road, a short distance from the Jumeirah Mosque. Its architecture is inspired by quasi-Fatimid and Persian influences, with its facade and dome covered in traditional blue tiles, much like the exterior of the Iranian Hospital across the road.[1][2] The mosque sprawls over an area of 2,500 square metres and was built in 1979 with the support of the Iranian Red Crescent. It contains several interior halls and rooms, and has a library with over 14,000 books of diverse topics and languages including Arabic, Persian, Urdu and English.[3] The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding runs four weekly tours of the mosque, during which non-Muslims visitors can visit.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Gavin (2003). Frommer's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day. John Wiley & Sons. p. 43. ISBN 9780470684597. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Iranian Mosque". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Iranian Mosque Dubai". Dubai Travelator. 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2015.

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