The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is the largest mosque in the UAE. Constructed between 1996 and 2007, the mosque complex covers over 12 hectares and can accommodate more than 40,000 people. More than 3,000 workers from 38 contracting companies helped construct the mosque using natural materials like marble, gold, crystals and ceramics. The courtyard's floral design marble mosaic covers 17,000 square meters, which is considered the largest in the world.

1. in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

3. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007 and it is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

5. The building complex measures approximately 290 m by 420 m , covering an area of more than 12 hectares , exclusive of exterior landscaping
and vehicle parking. The mosque is large enough to accommodate more than 40,000 people

6. More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned contracting companies took part in the construction of the mosque. Natural materials were chosen for
much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.

7. There are four minarets on the four corners of the courtyard which rise about 107 m in height. The
courtyard, with its floral design, measures about 17,000 m2 and is considered to be the largest
example of marble mosaic in the world.

10. Thecarpetinthemainprayerhallis consideredtobe theworld'slargestcarpetmade inIran.it measures5,627m2 andwasmadebyaround
1,200-1,300carpetknotters.Theweightofthiscarpetis 35tonandis predominantlymadefromwool.Thereare2,268,000,000knotswithinthe
carpetandit tookapproximatelytwoyears ofwork.