The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The mosque, which took 11 years and $545 million to construct, is an architectural feat most notably for its use of artisans and materials from all over the world, including Italy, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Greece, and the United Arab Emirates itself. At 30 acres it’s the largest in the UAE; it’s not just the size that’s impressive though, but its stunning design…
This Is the World's Most Lavish Mosque. But the Real Story Is in How It Was Built.
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Alice Latham
Jun 20, 2015