Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai

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Iranian (Garashi) Hosainia
حسينية الشيعية الگراشية الإيرانيين
Religion
AffiliationTwelver Shia
Location
LocationBur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Geographic coordinates25°15′49.4″N 55°17′38.8″E / 25.263722°N 55.294111°E / 25.263722; 55.294111
Architecture
TypeMosque Hosainia
StylePersian

The Iranian Mosque Hosainia[a] is a Shia mosque Hosainia located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] The mosque is also known as "Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque" who is the central figure of Shiism.[2][3] It was originally built in 1979.[4]

Architecture

The mosque is inspired by Persian architecture and is notable for its colorful exterior and interior. It features a façade and onion dome marked with extensive Persian faience tilework, and an azure blue background featured in floral patterns.[5] Islamic calligraphy from the Quran is inscribed in rosettes, amidst swirls in colors of green, yellow, red and white. The mosque has its origins among the city's Iranian community.[5]

Lonely Planet describes it as a "simple yet striking mosque in the textile area of Bur Dubai Souq" and is notable for its "sensuous, bulbous domes and gently tapering minaret."[6]

There is another Iranian Mosque in Satwa which is also a Shia mosque inspired by similar elements.[5]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Arabic: الحسينية الشيعية الايرانية; Persian: حسينية شیعه ایرانی

References

  1. ^ "Bur Dubai, Textile Souk, outside Iranian Mosque". Dubai360. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | AFAR". www.afar.com. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  3. ^ "Profiles: Key Individuals in the Shia-Sunni Divide". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  4. ^ kbshaji (2014-03-22). "Iranian Mosque Dubai - Imam Hossein Mosque, Dubai, UAE - Jumeirah". DubaiTravelator.com - Dubai travel and tourism directory links - Dubai Hotel car rental booking links. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  5. ^ a b c Thomas, Gavin (2003). Frommer's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day. John Wiley & Sons. p. 43. ISBN 9780470684597. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  6. ^ Planet, Lonely. "Must see attractions Dubai, United Arab Emirates". Lonely Planet.
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