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The mosques can accommodate approximately 4,000 male and female worshippers. This is in line with the vision and aspirations of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to enable citizens and residents to perform their religious rituals with peace and ease.
The four mosques feature diverse architectural styles that blend various Islamic and modern architectural styles. They were built at the expense of philanthropists. Their opening is part of the department's plan for the current year to meet community needs and provide an integrated spiritual environment for worshippers, contributing to strengthening the social fabric and consolidating Islamic values.
Al Ghaith Mosque was built in Al Mawridah 8 in the Al Siouh suburb, covering a total area of 11,312 square meters. It includes a prayer hall and its service facilities, and can accommodate 700 worshippers, including 130 for the women's prayer area.
The mosque's opening was attended by His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Yarouf Al Fasbousi, Chairman of the Islamic Affairs Department, accompanied by the mosque's donor, a number of Islamic Affairs officials, and residents of the suburb. They performed the noon prayer and listened to a sermon on the virtues of building and caring for mosques in the Emirate of Sharjah.
The Department also inaugurated the Unays ibn Qatada Mosque in Al Mawridah 8 in the Al Siouh suburb. The mosque covers a total area of 3,532 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 700 worshippers, including 140 for the women's prayer area.
Rafi’ bin Malik Mosque was built in the Al-Morada 4 area of the Al-Siouh suburb, covering a total area of 3,605 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 600 worshippers, including 82 for the women's prayer area.
In Al-Rahmaniya suburb of the Shaghrafa 2 area, the department inaugurated the "Bab Al-Rayyan" Mosque. It was built on a total area of 11,940 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers, including 110 for the women's prayer area.
His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Al Subousi, Chairman of the Department, said that Sharjah's mosques represent a unique architectural masterpiece that embodies the spirit of Islamic heritage while meeting the contemporary demands of modern development. The support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for these projects is evidence of a comprehensive vision that seeks to build a balanced society that combines authenticity and innovation, thus affirming Sharjah's position as a cultural and religious beacon illuminating the path of future generations.
Mosques remain a symbol of pride and appreciation for Islamic heritage. With this ambitious vision and continued support, the Emirate of Sharjah continues to chart a promising future that combines urban development with the preservation of the roots of Islamic identity.
Mosques remain beacons of learning and centers of social and cultural communication. Al-Sabousi commended the efforts of the emirate's charitable and charitable people and their contributions to the construction and maintenance of mosques, praying to God Almighty to reward them abundantly for their contributions. He also commended the efforts of the emirate's relevant government departments and institutions, and their efforts to remove all obstacles, emphasizing the positive impact of this cooperation in accelerating the pace of mosque construction.
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