Fahd Batayneh فهد بطاينة
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A breathtaking mosque in Muscat that has a mix of Arab, Ottoman, Persian, and Mughal architectural designs.
While the mosque is open for worship most of the time, there are specific times for tourists and tours.
Entering the mosque premises has a dress code of being fully dressed for all, and females have to additionally cover their heads.
One has to enter from the main entrance where one has to pass through security. The entrance has an office of guides for those who wish to explore the mosque with a guide. While entering the mosque is free, renting a guide comes with a fee.
If you have a bag, you’ll need to leave it at the entrance; which, is safe. There are no lockers for keeping your belongings.
Once in, you’ll visit the main garden, the first building, and then the mosque.
The premises has ample shoe shelves, restrooms, and ablution areas.
Worth allocating 60 minutes here.