Sharjah, Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Mosque · Modern UAE · 21st Century
Al Noor Mosque is a mosque in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, located on the Khaled Lagoon at the Buhaira Corniche. It is of Turkish Ottoman design and was influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey. It is one of the mosques in Sharjah open to the public and offers guided tours to promote cultural understanding.
Construction: 2003 – 2005
Founder: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Significance: Famous for its Ottoman architecture and cultural tours.
- 2005: Completed
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone
- Cascading Domes: 34 cascading domes in the Ottoman style.
- Pencil Minarets: Two slender minarets typical of Turkish mosques.
- Lagoon View: Overlooks the Khalid Lagoon.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 11:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 11:00 (winter) – Guided tours on Mondays and Thursdays.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://shjculture.com
Address: Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.3369, 55.3875