Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is truly a masterpiece of the world's architecture. It took 6 years to erect it, and in 2001, it was successfully opened.
This mosque is a traditional light Islamic building made from sandstone and marble. It has got 5 minarets – one main and 4 side minarets, which create a special distinctive look. The internal design is rich in mosaics, huge handmade Persian carpets and chandeliers decorated with crystals.
The Grand Mosque, among a couple of others, has one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Shortly.
(Dress code for the grand mosque: Men and women must wear long-sleeved pants, and ladies must cover their hair.)