* Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
2013 UAE / Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque (White Mosque) is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Named in honor of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates, who is buried nearby. Sunni.
The mosque was officially opened in 2007. This mosque, along with the Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai, has become an exception - everyone (not just Muslims) is allowed into it.
The carpet spread over such a vast area is the largest carpet in the world - the carpet area is 5627 square meters.
The main chandelier of the mosque (out of 7) - the largest in the mosques of the world (10 meters in diameter, 15 meters high, weighing about 12 tons) - is decorated with gold leaf and Swarovski crystals.
The mosque can simultaneously accommodate 40,000 people.