Grand Mosque of Kuwait
| Grand Mosque | |
|---|---|
المسجد الكبير | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Kuwait City |
| Country | Kuwait |
Location of the mosque in Kuwait | |
Interactive map of Grand Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 29°22′44″N 47°58′29″E / 29.37889°N 47.97472°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1407 AH (1986/1987 CE) |
| Construction cost | 13 million KWD (US$48.6 million) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 11,000 |
| Interior area | 20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft) |
| Dome | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 74 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.