![Entering the main Prayer Hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486283.Yq8A2i4a.AbuDhabiFeb11041.jpg) Entering the main Prayer Hall |
![Tour Schedule of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque (you don't have to take a guided tour)](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486284.lRcgiY9M.AbuDhabiFeb11042.jpg) Tour Schedule of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque (you don't have to take a guided tour) |
![Vestibule of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486288.u3yAnCwd.AbuDhabiFeb11045.jpg) Vestibule of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Sheikh Zayed Mosque - Vestibule](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486289.h2Tu5kWb.AbuDhabiFeb11046.jpg) Sheikh Zayed Mosque - Vestibule |
![Looking through one of the mosque's windows back to the courtyard](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486290.iXuvspAc.AbuDhabiFeb11047.jpg) Looking through one of the mosque's windows back to the courtyard |
![Glass mosaic artwork inlaid in a window continuing the flower motif](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486291.6PnSV22b.AbuDhabiFeb11048.jpg) Glass mosaic artwork inlaid in a window continuing the flower motif |
![Debbie looking rather different](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486292.eT9XavBf.AbuDhabiFeb11049.jpg) Debbie looking rather different |
![Vestibule Chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486285.y3C8oFfQ.AbuDhabiFeb11043.jpg) Vestibule Chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Vestibule Chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486286.VHLoBNlp.AbuDhabiFeb11044.jpg) Vestibule Chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![The chandeliers are from Germany and use Swarovki crystal](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486293.ZaePfDgR.AbuDhabiFeb11050.jpg) The chandeliers are from Germany and use Swarovki crystal |
![Vestibule chandelier](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486294.N6UBx6FL.AbuDhabiFeb11051.jpg) Vestibule chandelier |
![Vines of flowers from the floor to the walls](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486297.S6EHGuYO.AbuDhabiFeb11054.jpg) Vines of flowers from the floor to the walls |
![Mosaic flowers in the vestibule, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486295.YCPIv3p2.AbuDhabiFeb11052.jpg) Mosaic flowers in the vestibule, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Italian flower mosaics by Fantini Mosaici](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486296.4u3EaMrd.AbuDhabiFeb11053.jpg) Italian flower mosaics by Fantini Mosaici |
![Mosaic flowers of semi-precious stone raised above the level of the marble](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486300.3kVXiD8i.AbuDhabiFeb11057.jpg) Mosaic flowers of semi-precious stone raised above the level of the marble |
![The Mosque of Flowers - Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486301.DnGTx9mm.AbuDhabiFeb11058.jpg) The Mosque of Flowers - Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Vestibule chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486298.j8BrT1ef.AbuDhabiFeb11055.jpg) Vestibule chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Stained glass window - vestibule of Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486299.kuMPia5C.AbuDhabiFeb11056.jpg) Stained glass window - vestibule of Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![The interior of the main dome, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486302.oBFeC9PV.AbuDhabiFeb11059.jpg) The interior of the main dome, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque |
![Entering the main prayer hall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - capacity 7000](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486303.y2y9kiAJ.AbuDhabiFeb11060.jpg) Entering the main prayer hall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - capacity 7000 |
![The world's 3rd largest chandelier](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486304.uYAwHTiB.AbuDhabiFeb11061.jpg) The world's 3rd largest chandelier |
![The main chandelier has diameter of 10m, a height of 15m and seems to use LED lighting](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486308.FgSPuf2g.AbuDhabiFeb11065.jpg) The main chandelier has diameter of 10m, a height of 15m and seems to use LED lighting |
![AbuDhabi Feb11 067.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486310.yGi3w6cC.AbuDhabiFeb11067.jpg) AbuDhabi Feb11 067.jpg |
![Main chandelier of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486751.wnnshxUH.AuhMosquePanorama3.jpg) Main chandelier of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Panoramic view of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486753.pscgMyc0.AuhMosquePanorama5.jpg) Panoramic view of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Panoramic view of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486752.Aa1bZFYB.AuhMosquePanorama4.jpg) Panoramic view of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Debbie at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486309.w7qBZhaR.AbuDhabiFeb11066.jpg) Debbie at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![The world's largest Persian carpet 5,627 m2 (60,570 sq ft)](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486305.Mof8Wjxy.AbuDhabiFeb11062.jpg) The world's largest Persian carpet 5,627 m2 (60,570 sq ft) |
![Around 1250 artisans took nearly 2 years tie 2.2 billion knots converting 35 tons of wool into the world's largest Persian rug](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486311.R0Eycwvj.AbuDhabiFeb11068.jpg) Around 1250 artisans took nearly 2 years tie 2.2 billion knots converting 35 tons of wool into the world's largest Persian rug |
![One of the medallions of the carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486312.JOd2lpvf.AbuDhabiFeb11069.jpg) One of the medallions of the carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Qibla Wall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486313.aV0dY9Ym.AbuDhabiFeb11070.jpg) Qibla Wall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![The Qibla Wall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486306.nhlW0gnG.AbuDhabiFeb11063.jpg) The Qibla Wall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Minbar of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486314.Izy14D1N.AbuDhabiFeb11073.jpg) Minbar of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Mihrab of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486315.RQG4Fsoi.AbuDhabiFeb11074.jpg) Mihrab of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Syrian chair with lectern, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486316.DgnZhg9C.AbuDhabiFeb11075.jpg) Syrian chair with lectern, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Upper decorations keeping with the flower theme](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486317.1oDux8GL.AbuDhabiFeb11076.jpg) Upper decorations keeping with the flower theme |
![Inspiring prayer hall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486318.KRwpVwmg.AbuDhabiFeb11077.jpg) Inspiring prayer hall of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Chandelier of a secondary dome](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486319.KxXm4llL.AbuDhabiFeb11078.jpg) Chandelier of a secondary dome |
![A small part of the world's largest Iranian carpet](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486320.oqEELc5k.AbuDhabiFeb11079.jpg) A small part of the world's largest Iranian carpet |
![The main dome chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486321.iX4M4b9g.AbuDhabiFeb11081.jpg) The main dome chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Prayer Hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486322.W5uNA6Fo.AbuDhabiFeb11082.jpg) Prayer Hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Interior arches of the Mosque of Flowers, Abu Dhabi](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486323.SzeNV9OY.AbuDhabiFeb11083.jpg) Interior arches of the Mosque of Flowers, Abu Dhabi |
![I wonder how the chandeliers will fare centuries from now](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486324.AwhvW6Y1.AbuDhabiFeb11084.jpg) I wonder how the chandeliers will fare centuries from now |
![Chandelier detail - Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486332.sFcYa262.AbuDhabiFeb11091.jpg) Chandelier detail - Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Columns on the left side of the prayer hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486325.z68aYGAD.AbuDhabiFeb11085.jpg) Columns on the left side of the prayer hall |
![Family photo at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486326.UIYy2D67.AbuDhabiFeb11086.jpg) Family photo at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![This, according to the mosque guardians, is an unacceptable photo](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486327.dgryCPb2.AbuDhabiFeb11087.jpg) This, according to the mosque guardians, is an unacceptable photo |
![This, they say, is an acceptable family photo at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486328.ACu3eji5.AbuDhabiFeb11088.jpg) This, they say, is an acceptable family photo at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![I think we still should have made dad wear the traditional Arab robe](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486329.TbAEOPmA.AbuDhabiFeb11089.jpg) I think we still should have made dad wear the traditional Arab robe |
![Mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486330.VR4nb2YE.AbuDhabiFeb11090.jpg) Mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486333.IJKtrpxh.AbuDhabiFeb11103.jpg) Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi |
![Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486334.vjRGsajT.AbuDhabiFeb11104.jpg) Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Column with inlaid flower mosaics](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486335.K0d5cOkj.AbuDhabiFeb11105.jpg) Column with inlaid flower mosaics |
![Swarkovski chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486336.8rhkumqo.AbuDhabiFeb11106.jpg) Swarkovski chandelier, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Prayer clock, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486337.biIUFdTI.AbuDhabiFeb11107.jpg) Prayer clock, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Mosaic flowers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486338.0wWsOhc5.AbuDhabiFeb11109.jpg) Mosaic flowers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Hand-woven Persian carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486339.feRDQqnF.AbuDhabiFeb11110.jpg) Hand-woven Persian carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Hand-woven Persian carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486344.8gUvsKK6.AbuDhabiFeb11116.jpg) Hand-woven Persian carpet, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Ladies prayer hall, a tiny fraction of the size of the main prayer hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486340.hqIHh0LL.AbuDhabiFeb11111.jpg) Ladies prayer hall, a tiny fraction of the size of the main prayer hall |
![Window flower mosaic, Sheikh Zayed Mosque - Ladies' prayer hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486341.cjiVTKTu.AbuDhabiFeb11112.jpg) Window flower mosaic, Sheikh Zayed Mosque - Ladies' prayer hall |
![Window mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486342.eMftLLKK.AbuDhabiFeb11114.jpg) Window mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Window mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486343.vsF9CP0L.AbuDhabiFeb11115.jpg) Window mosaic flower, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Decoration in the Ladies' Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486345.BIsGhqCv.AbuDhabiFeb11117.jpg) Decoration in the Ladies' Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Window of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486346.htGWxkQj.AbuDhabiFeb11119.jpg) Window of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Dome reflection with window mosaic, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486347.Jbud8rcM.AbuDhabiFeb11120.jpg) Dome reflection with window mosaic, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Reflection in the polished marble floor, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486349.kPiMdBGe.AbuDhabiFeb11121.jpg) Reflection in the polished marble floor, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Ablution facilities, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486350.KEaab3P7.AbuDhabiFeb11192.jpg) Ablution facilities, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Ablution facilities, Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486351.tHvqe3lC.AbuDhabiFeb11193.jpg) Ablution facilities, Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Escalator from the main level to the basement ablution facitilities](https://a4.pbase.com/o1/93/329493/1/139486352.HcSkbkBG.AbuDhabiFeb11194.jpg) Escalator from the main level to the basement ablution facitilities |
![Chandelier of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143324831.OHir4gW7.AbuDhabiMar120023.jpg) Chandelier of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Adrienne at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, March 2012](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143324832.Gx5vpEB7.AbuDhabiMar120024.jpg) Adrienne at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, March 2012 |
![Mom on her second visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143324833.9dD9i2u2.AbuDhabiMar120025.jpg) Mom on her second visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
![Mom on her second visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143324834.0G2IgFif.AbuDhabiMar120026.jpg) Mom on her second visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque |
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