The smallest and oldest mosque United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI - With an area of ​​53 square meters, Masjid Al-Badiya arguably the smallest mosque in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This mosque has a capacity of 50-75 people, it was the pilgrims could not stand up if it has over 1.60 meters tall.

The mosque is located in the hills of Fujairah was built in 1446
. Studies by the Department of Heritage and Archaeology Fujairah with the University of Sydney, Australia, has confirmed the history of this mosque. They use Radiocarbon or C-14 to ensure that when the mosque was built. The results of the analysis of the known building built in 1446.

Named Al Badiya, because the mosque is located near the village of Al Badiya. Local residents themselves, do not know when the mosque was named Al-Badiya. Ahmed Khalifa Al Shamsi, Head of the Department of Tourism and Heritage Fujairah, said the village of Al-Badiya civilization built in 2000 BC. The fact it refers to the results of the chemical analysis of the fossils were found.

"The mosque is built using large stones and small material. Every stone attached by a burnt mud. Meanwhile, two forts that surround the mosque was built over 300 years ago," he said as quoted khaleejtimes.com, Monday (6/8).

Al-Shamsi explained rectangular mosque design. It has distinctive features that are rarely found in the UAE. The roof of the mosque is built differently, such as for example, the four minarets of mosques numbered. Four domes were placed on the roof. Under the dome there is a prayer room and a small sanctuary to become a priest giving a lecture. This mosque has three doors and ablution area.

Because it was built in the hills, scenery charmingly obvious from the mosque. Looks small farm surrounded by green grass. "Renovation of the mosque and the surrounding archaeological remains will protect the historic value of the building," said Al Shamsi.

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