These Are the Most Beautiful Mosques to Pray Eid Al Fitr in Muscat

Muscat, Oman is packed with several beautiful mosques where you can pray the Eid Al Fitr prayer to start the joyful occasion celebrated in the Gulf country and all Muslim nations, where Muslims don their finest clothes and make their way to mosques for the Eid prayer that is expected to take place on Friday, April 21st, 2023. 

Here is a list of the best mosques to pray Eid Al Fitr in Muscat:

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Located in Bawshar, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the grand jewel of royal Omani architecture. Its handmade Persian rug and its Swarovski crystal chandelier were both at some point considered the largest in the world. 

Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque

Also referred to as Bahwan Mosque, Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque is often mistaken by visitors to Muscat as the Grand Mosque due to its striking location in Bawshar. It can be seen from almost any highway going towards Muscat. 

Al Zawawi Mosque

From the name of it, Al Zawawi Mosque was built by the Al Zawawi family in memory one of their family members. It is located in Al Khuwair. The whole text of the holy Quran is inscribed on metallic plates found on the interior walls of the mosque.

Sultan Said bin Taimur Mosque

Located in Al Khuwair, Sultan Said bin Taimur Mosque is built in the memory of the father of Sultan Qaboos. It is built in the style of Ottoman mosques which are found in Turkey, with blend of colors and calligraphy. 

Al Khor Mosque 

Al Khor Mosque is located behind the Al Alam Palace and Al Mirani Fort in Old Muscat. It was built in the late 19th century, and it features a tiled ceiling with scriptures of the 99 divine names of Allah and two almost fully tinted glass side walls. 

Mosque of the Great Prophet

Mosque of the Great Prophet, or Al Rasool Al A'dham Mosque, is located on the corniche of Muttrah and was originally built in the 15th century. It features a gorgeous blue dome and a blue minaret with Quranic scriptures. 

Talib bin Mohammed Mosque

Talib bin Mohammed Mosque is one of the most unique mosques in Muscat. It is located in Muttrah in a small ally behind Souq Muttrah. It has a unique minaret full of colors. 

b