Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: A Walking Tour

Visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a ‘must do’ on any visit to Oman. This walking tour takes you through the mosque and its grounds, giving insights into its design and the artists who created this superlative building. Tony Walsh, the author, has written extensively about Oman and operated a tour company in Oman from 1995. The guide is written for a layperson who is interested in understanding the background of this remarkable building.

C o n t e n t s

Chapter 1 ISLAM Page 1

Chapter 2 MOSQUES Page 5

Chapter 3 HISTORY OF THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 11

Chapter 4 VISITING THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 13

Chapter 5 THE GARDENS Page 19

Chapter 6 SOUTH COURTYARD Page 23

Chapter 7 THE MEN’S MUSALLA (Prayer Room) Page 29

Chapter 8 CENTRAL COURTYARD Page 41

Chapter 9 RIWAQS Page 43

Chapter 10 WOMEN’S PRAYER ROOM Page 52