The Grand Mosque is the largest and the official mosque in the country of Kuwait. It is a breathtaking site with its traditional Islamic architecture with Moroccan tiles, ceramics and a courtyard made of stones. At night it looks especially impressive as it is brightly illuminated. Its area spans 45,000 square meters out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square meters. The main prayer hall has teakwood doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows. The mosque can accommodate up to 10,000 men in the main prayer hall, and up to 950 women in the separate hall for women. It also contains a 350 square meters library of Islamic reference books and documents.
The Grand Mosque offers guided tours to groups. To reserve, please contact the Grand Mosque directly. Before attending the tour, please ensure you abide by the dress code and requirements of the Grand Mosque. Private tours are available with a guide in English or Arabic.
The Grand Mosque was built in the best traditions of traditional Islamic and Arab architecture. Modern technologies were closely used in the construction of the mosque. The general structure, minaret, pillars, ceilings, and foundations are made of reinforced concrete and adorned by natural stone of various shades as well as high-quality marble in the interior. The doors are hand carved. The dome is one of the largest domes in the world and is decorated with the Asma al-Husna, the 99 names of God.
The mosque can accommodate up to 10,000 men in the main prayer hall, and up to 950 women in the separate hall for women. It also contains a 350 square meters library of Islamic reference books and documents.
Guests are required to leave their shoes at the door before entering the mosque. This is part of the washing ritual performed by Muslims before prayer. Muslims must be clean before they present themselves before God. Muslims start in the name of God, and begin by washing the right, and then the left hand three times. The mouth is then cleaned three times.
