The Grand Mosque is considered the largest mosque in Kuwait. It covers 45,000 square meters. The building occupies 20,000 square meters of this. The remaining area consists of gardens, fountains and waterfalls. There is also a 6,500 square meter courtyard.

The mosque is designed in accordance with Islamic and traditional architectural heritage. Construction was started in 1979 and completed in 1986.

The inside of the mosque contains beautiful high quality marble, natural stone and niches lined with Moroccan tiles in rich colors and geometrical patterns. The main prayer court can accommodate approximately 10,000 men. The women’s worship area can accommodate about 950 women. Non-Muslims can enter on a tour and women will be given hijabs and albiyas to wear. When you go, ask to walk up the tower for a nice view of Kuwait and to see where the Emir washes and prays. Telephone for guided tours 22418448/7.