Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque (State Grand Mosque)

As the largest mosque in Qatar, Imam Abdul Wahhab, also known as the Qatar State Grand Mosque, was inaugurated in 2011. Its simple lines and graceful arches are nonetheless eye-catching, and characteristic of Islamic architectural tradition. The mosque houses three libraries, separate prayer and ablution halls for men and women, and special halls for Quran memorisation, and can hold over 30,000 worshippers. The sandstone mosque commands impressive views of the Doha skyline, with its succession of arches and domes marking the mosque as the largest in the country. Earth coloured marble flooring keeps worshippers cool during the heat of summer, while corridors covered by small domes offer shade. The mosque consists of a total of 93 domes, some of which sit atop the prayer niche or mihrab and the prayer hall. Religious instruction is offered throughout the year, in addition to a robust calendar of social, educational and cultural programs.

This Mosque was named after the influential Imam Sheikh Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab. The Mosque was built as a cultural centre to serve the local community. The mosque is located in Alajabilat area to the north of Doha's city center. The Mosque complex comprises gardens, open and covered parking lots, among other facilities. Construction works began in 2006 with an estimated cost of 420 million Riyals. The project total area is approximately 175,164m2, the total covered area is 27,644m2, and the percentage of covered area is 15.8%. The mosque accommodates about 11,000 worshippers. Women prayer hall accommodates about 1,200. The courtyard is used during Friday prayer by around 30,000 worshippers.