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Mosque

The latest news and stories on mosques

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a global cultural attraction. Victor Besa / The National

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30 stunning mosques to visit across the UAE

CultureFebruary 24, 2026

EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / People shift an injured man to a hospital following an explosion at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026. A blast at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on February 6 killed 11 people and wounded 20, a police source told AFP. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

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At least 31 killed in Islamabad mosque blast

AsiaFebruary 06, 2026

Police protecting a mosque in Sunderland during the riots of summer 2024. Getty Images

Far-right group offers cash to 'useful idiots' to attack mosques in UK

UKNovember 28, 2025

Plans are under way to safeguarding cultural, religious and architectural heritage. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai heritage mosques to be preserved under new deal

UAEAugust 13, 2025

Parking outside mosques will be only be free of charge during prayer time from August. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Paid parking at Dubai mosques from August except for prayer time

UAEJuly 31, 2025

UAE Aid Agency signs an agreement to construct Sheikh Zayed Mosque and a cultural centre in Chad. Wam

UAE Aid Agency to build a mosque and cultural centre in Chad

UAEApril 19, 2025

The Sayyida Zaynab shrine is widely believed as the resting place of Zaynab, sister of Imam Husayn, a 7th century religious figure who is among the most revered in Shi’ite Islam. Matt Kynaston for The National.

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‘Islamic unity’ in the protection of Sayyida Zaynab shrine

MENAFebruary 19, 2025

The Imam Hussein Mosque is a decorated with Kashani, the Iranian decorative art of ceramic mosaic tiles. The National

Mosques of the UAE: Dubai landmark celebrates sprit of Iran

Art & DesignJanuary 10, 2025

The Dubai International Financial Centre Grand Mosque reframes traditional religious architecture. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mosques of the UAE: Modern take on Islamic design in DIFC

Art & DesignDecember 13, 2024

Dar Al Islam, the adobe mosque and Islamic centre built by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Photo: Avirook Sen

The Egyptian-designed mosque that sprang up in the New Mexico desert

USDecember 06, 2024

King Faisal Mosque has three levels, ascending in an overhanging order. Two simple minarets stand on the roof, framing a small-sized dome

Mosques of the UAE: Simplicity inspired this symbol of Sharjah

Art & DesignNovember 29, 2024

The Shahi Jama Mosque in the city of Chandausi, in Uttar Pradesh state. Photo: @syedurahman / X

Restrictions imposed after five killed in violence in north India

AsiaNovember 25, 2024

Ali Mohammed Sadeq Alblushi Masjid, also known as the Blue Mosque, is located along the E11 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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Mosques of the UAE: Story behind Blue Mosque's unique stepped design

Art & DesignNovember 15, 2024

Jumeirah Mosque takes inspiration from two Islamic architectural styles – Fatimid and Egyptian Mamluk. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mosques of the UAE: Jumeirah landmark is beautiful inside and out

Art & DesignNovember 01, 2024

The 99 names of God are written in an elaborate Arabic script and protrude from the surface of the mosque. The National

Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night

Art & DesignOctober 18, 2024

Al Noor Mosque has 34 domes, with the largest central one weighing approximately 100 tonnes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mosques of the UAE: Sharjah's Al Noor inspired by Ottoman grandeur

Art & DesignOctober 04, 2024

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