Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was a great visionary who was instrumental in unifying the warring bedouin factions and forming the United Arab Emirates.When he passed away on Nov 2nd 2004, Sheikh Zayed Mosque was built in his memory.
Jay Uncle told me that anything and everything in golden color in the mosque is actually made of gold.WOW There were so many pillars with golden palm leaf design and so many writings in gold!
Mom and I had to wear abaya to enter the mosque.It was a fun experience.One lady helped us with it.The scarf kept sliding off my head.Half my time was spent in readjusting it.
Every pillar had intricate designs with colored marble inlaid in them and topped with golden palm leaves.So much of hardwork in each pillar!
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| Ceiling with intricate designs |
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| Diamond encrusted windows |
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| Flower clock showing prayer timings |
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| Chandeliers made of precious stones |
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| Heavily carpeted ac prayer hall |
Sheikh Zayed's tomb is also housed in a small building beside this mosque where they have prayers everyday.Photography is prohibited there though.
After soaking in all the beauty we went back home totally bedazzled.
Awesome... Thank you for sharing the pics...!
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