Al Fateh Grand Mosque

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi: 10 minutes from central Manama.
• Location: In Juffair, next to the King Faisal Highway.
• Tours: Guides welcome visitors at the entrance.

The story of Al Fateh Grand Mosque

The mosque opened in 1988 and is named after Ahmed Al Fateh, founder of the ruling family's rule in Bahrain. It can hold over 7,000 worshippers.

Its dome is among the largest fibreglass domes in the world, and the interior features Italian marble, Austrian chandeliers and Indian teak doors.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visit outside prayer times; robes are provided.
• Robes and headscarves are provided for visitors.
• Ask the guide about the calligraphy inside.

What's around Al Fateh Grand Mosque

• JuffairRestaurants and cafés.
• Manama Souq10 minutes.
• Bahrain National Museum10 minutes.

Questions travellers ask