No visit to the UAE can be complete without a visit to the Sheikh
Zayed mosque. The mosque made in white marble is an architectural delight and
can be seen from miles away. It is located in Abu Dhabi the capital of the UAE.
The mosque is located about 12km away from the city center and one can take a
taxi which will charge you 25-26 AED( $ 6). There is no entry fee for the
mosque bu a dress code is in force.
All women who enter the mosque must be suitably attired and
in case you are wearing a skirt or shorts, the mosque administrators have
burkhas available which can be hired ( free of cost). This code is inviolable
and no entry is allowed for anyone inappropriately dressed.
The mosque is a real beauty. and made of white marble. It
glistens in the sunlight. At night it is lit up and the lighted mosque creates
a beautiful picture.The mosque is surrounded by pools of water and exquisite
fountains that add to the glamor. A guide is available who will conduct you
through the mosque which is a definite wonder of the UAE. The mosque has an end
to end carpet which is in one piece and adds to the sacredness of the place.
The mosque opens for visitors at 9 am. The best time to
visit the holy place is just before sunset. You can then
listen to the Adhan (Muslim Call to
prayer) at sunset. This prayer will strike you in your heart irrespective of
your religion and listening to this is a great pleasure.
It is extremely well maintained and its a place to visit and
one can say it's time well spent.
No comments:
Post a Comment