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Iranian Mosque, Satwa
| Iranian Mosque | |
|---|---|
 Iranian Mosque, Satwa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Hosainia |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Al Wasl Road, Al Satwa (near Jumeirah), Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
  Location on the mosque in Dubai | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°13′56″N 55°16′39″E / 25.23209°N 55.27737°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1979 |
The Iranian Mosque (also known as the Imam Hussein Mosque) is a Twelver Shia hosainia, located in Satwa, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The mosque was founded in 1979 by the Iranian community.
It is located on Al Wasl Road, a short distance from the Jumeirah Mosque. Its architecture is inspired by quasi-Fatimid and Persian influences, with its facade and dome covered in traditional blue tiles, much like the exterior of the Iranian Hospital across the road.[1][2] The mosque sprawls over an area of 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft) and was built in 1979 with the support of the Iranian Red Crescent. It contains several interior halls and rooms, and has a library with over 14,000 books of diverse topics and languages including Arabic, Persian, Urdu and English.[3] The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding runs four weekly tours of the mosque, during which non-Muslims visitors can visit.[3]
- ^ Thomas, Gavin (2003). Frommer's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day. John Wiley & Sons. p. 43. ISBN 9780470684597. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ "Iranian Mosque". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Iranian Mosque Dubai". Dubai Travelator. 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
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