SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE. A WALKING TOUR - Tecno-Libro

Visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a 'must do' on any visit to Oman. This guided tour with full colour illustrations takes you through the mosque and its grounds, giving insights into its design and the artists who created this superlative building. Tony Walsh, the author, has written extensively about Oman and operated a tour company in Oman from 1995. The guide is written for a layperson who is interested in understanding the background of this remarkable building.
C o n t e n t s
Chapter 1 ISLAM Page 1
Chapter 2 MOSQUES Page 5
Chapter 3 HISTORY OF THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 11
Chapter 4 VISITING THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 13
Chapter 5 THE GARDENS Page 19
Chapter 6 SOUTH COURTYARD Page 23
Chapter 7 THE MEN'S MUSALLA (Prayer Room) Page 29
Chapter 8 CENTRAL COURTYARD Page 41
Chapter 9 RIWAQS Page 43
Chapter 10 WOMEN'S PRAYER ROOM Page 52