Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)


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August 31st 2009
Published: August 31st 2009
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Hello everyone, This past weekend some friends and I went to the only mosque that I know of that allows visitors. Our adventure began when the women of the group had to dress in the traditional muslin dress, basically covered from head to toe except our faces. Once suited up, we had to remove our shoes before entering. There were doors next to the visitors center that had a sign saying "Shoe Sto... Read Full Entry



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An example of a design on the carpet.
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The carpet
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Dale and Marcy taking it all in.
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Etchings on walls in courtyard.
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The shoes left outside before going in the mosque.
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It is still under construction, soon to be finished.



1st September 2009

Wow, What beautiful Shots
Hi Sherry, It sounds like you're doing well over there. Your pictures are amazing. I really enjoyed going through them. I hope you keep sending more. Have you started school yet? I'd love to hear about your days in the school. Talk soon, Sue
6th September 2009

Quelle richesse!
Salut Sherry, Tes photos sont vraiment belles. On peut imaginer l'ambiance d'un tel endroit. Je suis toujours contente de te lire. À bientôt! Nathalie B.
9th September 2009

Love the pictures!! I can not believe you forgot to mention how HOT we were dressed up in the habayas!!! We were roasting outside. And the wall of the 99 names of God, that was impressive and the clock counting the times for prayer. So glad we visited.
12th October 2009

awesome

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