Al Noor Mosque
Ottoman-style mosque on Khalid Lagoon, open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours
About Al Noor Mosque
Al Noor Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque on the Buhaira Corniche overlooking Khalid Lagoon in Al Majaz, Sharjah, known for its cascading domes, two tall minarets and Quranic calligraphy inside. According to Visit Sharjah, it is open to the public and non-Muslims can join guided tours covering Islamic culture, Emirati history and heritage and the building’s architecture, with time for questions; photography is permitted and traditional Emirati dress is offered at the entrance. The mosque is lit at night and faces Al Noor Island and its butterfly house. Completed in 2005, it holds about 2,200 worshippers. It suits worshippers, tourists and families; modest dress is required. Tour times are not officially published, so confirm before visiting.
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