31/01/2009

Muscat Great Mosque (pictures)

 

One the major building you may find in Muscat is the Grand Mosque. It is devoted to the spirituality of the Oman people. Whether you pass by night or day, it is a architectural wonder made in the Middle East style of Mosques.

As it is a place of worship, non-Muslims may not enter as they will. However, guided tour are offered everyday from 8am to 11am.

Oman   New York 477 Entrance of the Mosque

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Oman   New York 482 One of the gate with the golden globe

Oman   New York 483 I'm sure my mom would love having such lights

Oman   New York 485 The marble staircase in the northern entrance

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