Al Qasimia Mosque


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The university mosque is an architectural masterpiece that is breathtaking. The beauty and the geniusness of the design lie in its Fatimid architectural design, which relies on the monolithic stones that cover the outer walls of the mosque. The mosque is located on the campus of Al Qasimia University in Muwaileh Commercial area, and it consists of two floors: the ground floor, which is for men, and the upper floor, which is for women. The mosque can accommodate more than four thousand worshipers.

The mosque has a huge dome in the middle of the mosque, surrounded by four domes. The mosque is decorated with wooden mashrabiyas, which adds to its magnificent beauty. The mosque has two tall minarets, each one is approximately 90 meters high. The mosque also has three main entrances. The total area of the mosque is approximately four thousand square metres, and the ground floor area for prayer along with the mihrab is 2246 square metres, while the praying area for women is 564 square metres. The service area of the mosque, which includes the residence of the imam and muezzin, in addition to bathrooms and ablution places is 1145 square metres.

The Fatimid architectural style gives the mosque glamour and beauty, in addition to Islamic decorations, inscriptions, and Quranic verses that decorate its sides. A huge golden chandelier hangs from its dome in the centre of the mosque, radiating with its beautiful lights. The five daily prayers, Friday sermons, preaching lessons from the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah are held in the mosque. As well, scientific courses held in cooperation with the "Islamic Forum" and religious institutions in Sharjah.

Al Qasimia University Mosque is also one of the sites included in the annual Sharjah Lights Festival in February. It highlights the aesthetics of the mosque, creating a beautiful artistic reflection that looks like a marvellous painting.