Al Badiyah Mosque – Islamic Heritage Site

Fujairah, Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Mosque · Unknown · 15th Century

Mosque

Al Badiyah Mosque is the oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates, located in a small village in Fujairah. Radiocarbon dating estimates its construction to 1446 AD. It is a small, simple structure built of stone and mud brick, featuring four domes and a central pillar. It is still an active place of worship.

Construction: 1446 (Approx) – 1446 (Approx)

Founder: Unknown

Significance: The oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

Timeline:

1446: Estimated construction

Architectural styles: Vernacular, Mud-Brick

Materials: Stone, Mud Brick

Key features:

Four Domes: Small domes supported by a central pillar.
No Minaret: Lacks a traditional minaret.
Watchtowers: Two Portuguese watchtowers located nearby.

Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Modest dress required.

Ticket prices:

General: €0.00

Accessibility: Partial.

Official site: http://fujairahtourism.ae

Address: Al Badiyah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Coordinates: 25.4392, 56.3544

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