Mosques in Bahrain
Magnificent Masjids
The oldest mosque in Bahrain is Masjid al Khamis whose earliest sections are calculated to be about at least 1000 years old. The twin minarets, recently restored and making a striking landmark on Sheikh Sulman Highway, were added in the 15th century.
In stark contrast, the Grand Masjid, with its massive 60 ton fibreglass dome, was completed last decade on reclaimed land on the seaward side of the Al Fateh Highway. An impressive sight by day, the center is positively awe-inspiring at night under floodlights.
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