VISIT TO SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE, ABU DHABI
At 12 noon, we headed for Abu Dhabi and reached at the well known Swedish Furniture and Home Accessories retail chain IKEA, the biggest in the UAE, located in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Though we had no plans for shopping, still we spent quite a good time in the mall, had a cup of coffee and purchased few items, though some of them, not necessarily required. IKEA commenced its operations in Dubai in 1991 and opened in Abu Dhabi in March 2001.
At 14.15, we reached at the stunning Abu Dhabi landmark, a truly remarkable architectural marvel, reminiscent of a sultan's palace from the Arabian Nights The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque . Unlike most mosques in the UAE, it is open to non-Muslims. It has a capacity for astonishing 40,000 worshipers. The world's only one piece largest hand-woven,, beautiful masterpiece of Persian Carpet which is spread out wall-to wall, in the main hall of the mosque, is worth appreciating.
At the entrance, there are two entry gates for the visitors, separately for men and women. Women are not allowed entry without burqa which is issued to them at the entry gate. The structure of the mosque is so huge and fascinating and spread out in a vast area. It is not so easy for visitors to walk around the whole area without being feeling fatigued.
At 14.15, we reached at the stunning Abu Dhabi landmark, a truly remarkable architectural marvel, reminiscent of a sultan's palace from the Arabian Nights The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque . Unlike most mosques in the UAE, it is open to non-Muslims. It has a capacity for astonishing 40,000 worshipers. The world's only one piece largest hand-woven,, beautiful masterpiece of Persian Carpet which is spread out wall-to wall, in the main hall of the mosque, is worth appreciating.
At the entrance, there are two entry gates for the visitors, separately for men and women. Women are not allowed entry without burqa which is issued to them at the entry gate. The structure of the mosque is so huge and fascinating and spread out in a vast area. It is not so easy for visitors to walk around the whole area without being feeling fatigued.
The look of the Persian Carpet, and the massive and rarely big and beautiful inner domes, with intricate carvings on them with colorful paintings on walls makes the onlookers feel like wandering in a dream world. The number of big and small colorful and designer Belgian Chandeliers, compel each and every visitor to look above in amazement! While entering into carpet area, the visitors are only allowed bare-feet.
To be there first time, is a feeling of self satisfaction, and feast to one's eyes! Masha Allah!
It was late evening and getting dark when we returned to Dubai, throwing a look from a distance, on the Abu Dhabi Ruler's Palace and Emirates Palace Hotel, having a longer circular drive through the beautifully illuminated roads, sign postings and computerized hoardings, big and small, on the roads and buildings, on either side of the busy motorway, was a rare view for us, all through, till we reached home.
To be there first time, is a feeling of self satisfaction, and feast to one's eyes! Masha Allah!
It was late evening and getting dark when we returned to Dubai, throwing a look from a distance, on the Abu Dhabi Ruler's Palace and Emirates Palace Hotel, having a longer circular drive through the beautifully illuminated roads, sign postings and computerized hoardings, big and small, on the roads and buildings, on either side of the busy motorway, was a rare view for us, all through, till we reached home.
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