Grand Mosque of Kuwait

Grand Mosque
المسجد الكبير
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationKuwait City
CountryKuwait
Location of the mosque in Kuwait
Interactive map of Grand Mosque
Coordinates29°22′44″N 47°58′29″E / 29.37889°N 47.97472°E / 29.37889; 47.97472
Architecture
Completed1407 AH (1986/1987 CE)
Construction cost13 million KWD (US$48.6 million)
Specifications
Capacity11,000
Interior area20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft)
Dome1
Dome height (outer)43 m (141 ft)
Dome dia. (outer)26 m (85 ft)
Minaret1
Minaret height74 m (243 ft)

The Grand Mosque (Arabic: المسجد الكبير), located in Kuwait City, is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square metres (480,000 sq ft), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft). The main prayer hall is 72 metres (236 ft) wide on all sides, and has teakwood doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows.