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Al Rahma - Floating Mosque - Jeddah

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Al Rahma Mosque, Corniche Road, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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Description

Location and Origin

Located on the edge of the Corniche Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is the Al Rahma Floating Mosque, also known as Fatima Al Zahra Mosque. It lies on the northern tip of Jeddah’s waterfront across the Red Sea and is attached to the shore by a walkway surrounded by low walls. The mosque was built in 1985 and is one of Jeddah’s most visited mosques. 

It is known as the ‘floating mosque’ because at high tide, the mosque appears to hover over the waves of the Red Sea below and also because of the stilts that suspend it above the edge of the water.

Architecture

The mosque combines ancient and modern Islamic architecture. It is built in the form of a turquoise domed structure with a white minaret and also consists of 52 outer domes in addition to its main dome. There are also 23 external umbrellas, which are engraved with verses of the Holy Quran.

The mosque has a total of 56 windows, all designed in the Islamic style. The central dome is supported by eight pillars and the roof is inlaid with stained glass, from which hangs a chandelier. The mosque is now equipped with advanced lighting and sound systems. Facilities in the mosque include a prayer area and an area for wudhu (abulation).

The mosque has an open courtyard which offers spectacular views of the coast and a chance to enjoy the sea breeze with the sound of waves adding serenity to the ambience.

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Location

Al Rahma Mosque, Corniche Road, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

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Zain S (Zain)

Zain S (Zain)

02/03/2023 21:36

Google review

Beautiful place. Serene location. Quite a peaceful place to have an evening or early morning walk in Jeddah while enjoying the beautiful view of the Red Sea. There are hop on electric scooters for rental if you enjoy riding those. The food here is bit on the higher side which is due to the location. A regular coke can which costs 3SAR in the stores costs 8SAR here. Overall a good place to chill.
MrJ. Lundgren

MrJ. Lundgren

12/30/2022 02:34

Google review

Beautiful scenery, most things were closed on the side when we visited! But a must see I presume!
Kawser Sheikh

Kawser Sheikh

12/15/2022 12:40

Google review

Nice view of Red Sea. Now it’s very hard to go there if you do not have car. Even if you can go there you can not return very easily. You will have to wait long time to get texi/uber
hichem bejaoui

hichem bejaoui

12/14/2022 16:06

Google review

Mosque is amazing. Clean and what a scenery to watch after the prayer. However this mosque is for tourist only. I prayed there and it was empty. I think I understand why: neighbors isn't adapted (noisy stands playing loud music or divertissement) and also the parking which cost 10 rials. I can understand Madinah parking isn't free, but there...no reason at all.
Rizwanur

Rizwanur

10/14/2022 20:33

Google review

One of my favorite mosques in Jeddah. Situated beside the red sea.
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