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A visit to Qatar can’t be fully completed until you embark on a spiritual journey to the popular mosques in Qatar marked by artistic beauty, culture, and heritage. Qatar is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and memorable mosques, read below to add some to your list:
Imam Muhammad bin AbdulWahhab Mosque
Imam Muhammad bin AbdulWahhab Mosque is Qatar’s grand state mosque and it stands as a symbol of Islamic heritage and architectural magnificence. Adjacent to it, you will find the Ladies Mosque which offers a serene space for female worshippers.
The mosque is open for non-muslims to visit adhering to the dress code (covered clothes for both men & women). Bin Zaid Qatar arranges guided tours to the mosque and announces on its Instagram account.
Location: Al Muhandiseen Street, Doha
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan. It is also a popular mosque for offering Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha prayers held after Fajr prayer on the first day of Eid.
Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid AlMahmoud
The mosque is also known as Fanar, Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre and the building is a landmark of Doha. The building boasts a beautiful spiral minaret that extends out from its surroundings. The mosque is part of a cultural center that houses a library and is the perfect destination for those who want to understand more about Islamic culture. The center also holds Arabic language lessons for people interested in learning the Arabic language.
There is a ladies’ mosque inside Fanar. The mosque is open for non-muslims to visit adhering to the dress code (covered clothes for both men & women). Bin Zaid Qatar arranges guided tours, events, and classes in the mosque and announces on its Instagram account.
Location: Abdullah bin Jassim Street, Doha
Instagram: @binzaidqatar
Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Bin Mohamed Al Thani Mosque
Situated beside The Pearl Island’s Roundabout, Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Bin Mohamed Al Thani Mosque accommodates up to 2,500 worshippers, with a separate area for female worshippers located at the rear.
The mosque is open for non-muslims to visit adhering to the dress code (covered clothes for both men & women).
Location: Porto Arabia, The Pearl Qatar
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan. This mosque also hosts Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha prayers held after Fajr prayer on the first day of Eid.
Katara Mosque
Located in the heart of Katara Cultural Village, the Katara Mosque offers a stunning visual experience with glittering turquoise and purple mosaic tiles that adorn its exterior walls. Brought to life by renowned designer, Zainab Fadil Oglu, the mosque is equally aesthetically pleasing on the inside; the interior offers a warm yet light ambience with colourful patterns and a large central chandelier that complements the mosque’s façade.
The mosque is open for non-muslims to visit adhering to the dress code (covered clothes for both men & women).
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Al-Mana Mosque
Located in Lusail Marina Area, Al-Mana Mosque spans 14,000 m² and can host up to 3,000 worshippers, with the women’s prayer area located on the first floor.
Location: Street 320, Lusail Marina
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan. This mosque also hosts Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha prayers held after Fajr prayer on the first day of Eid.
Education City Mosque
Located within the Minaretein building as a part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies (CIS), the Education City Mosque intertwines architectural beauty with scholarly pursuits. Its design embodies the harmony between knowledge and faith, with the women’s prayer area positioned on the second floor.
The mosque is open for non-muslims to visit adhering to the dress code (covered clothes for both men & women). Bin Zaid Qatar arranges guided tours to the mosque and announces on its Instagram account.
Location: Education City, Ar-Rayyan
Instagram: @minaretein
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan.
Al-Baraha mosque
Al-Baraha Mosque seamlessly merges traditional Islamic volumes with contemporary ideas. The women’s prayer space is located on the first floor, offering a serene sanctuary for worshippers.
Location: Barahat Msheireb, Msheireb Downtown Doha
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan.
Al Wukair Grand Mosque
With its well-maintained spacious interior, courtyard, and capacity to accommodate approximately 2000 worshippers, Al Wukair Grand Mosque, also referred to as Sheikh Muhammad Bin Abdurahman Masjid, stands as a beacon of serenity. The women’s prayer area is situated at the backside of the mosque.
Location: Al Wukair
People in Qatar visit this mosque for Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam Al Layl during Ramadan. This mosque also hosts Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha prayers held after the Fajr prayer on the first day of Eid.
AKhaleel Ibraheem Mosque (West Bay Mosque)
This Masjid located at Al Dafna and holds beautiful architectural elements that connect the exterior to the interior. The main worship hall has a capacity of about 1200 worshippers. There is a dedicated women’s prayer area.
Location: West Bay
Al Shouyoukh Mosque
This mosque is a historical landmark located next to Amiri Diwan in the heart of Doha. This mosque is the oldest mosque built during the rule of the late Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Thani (third Ruler of the State of Qatar).
Location: Al Qasr Street, Doha
