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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Qibla Wall

The Qibla wall in Sheikh Zayed Mosque at the main prayer hall faces the Holy City of Makkah, which is the prayer direction (Qibla). It is cladded with Aquabianca and Bianco P marbles from Italy. The design features many five-sided flower shapes, each containing one of the ninety-nine most beautiful names or qualities of Allah as; The Merciful, The Gracious, The Patient as they are written using Kufic calligraphy. At the center of its design is a large circle, and The name written inside is Allah.

The Carpet

The main prayer hall of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque houses the world's largest hand-knotted carpet by Guinness World Records. Its design reflects an intricate Islamic medallion and was hand-knotted by approximately 1,200 artisans and took approximately two years. The carpet is 5,400 square meters and weighs 35 tons, and is made of about 70% wool and 30% wool and cotton.