Watch: Magnificent mosque opens in Sharjah’s Al Waha area

Sharjah: A new mosque - the Sayyida Khadija Mosque - has opened in the Al-Waha area of the Al-Ruwaidat suburb on Al Dhaid Road.

The mosque was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday.

He unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the inauguration of Sayyida Khadija Mosque. Built in the Fatimid architectural style blended with modern elements, the mosque covers a total area of 49,383 square metres. The mosque can accommodate 1,400 men in the main prayer hall, 1,325 worshippers in the outer portico, and 140 women in the women’s prayer area.

The mosque’s facilities include a library, a mortuary building, water stations, ablution areas, restrooms, parking for 592 vehicles, and residences for the imam and muezzin.

The mosque features a central dome with a diameter of 10 metres, two smaller domes with a diameter of 4.5 metres, and two minarets rising 40 metres high. Built to modern environmental standards, it incorporates energy- and water-saving technologies.

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Salem bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Advisor at the Ruler’s Office; and Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Sharjah, along with several sheikhs, senior officials, and heads of government departments, welcomed the Sharjah Ruler upon his arrival at the mosque.

The Sharjah Ruler listened to a sermon by Sheikh Dr Salem Al-Doubi, head of the Preaching and Fatwa Section at the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, highlighting the spiritual and societal value of mosques and the great rewards for those who contribute to building and maintaining them. Dr Al-Doubi praised his efforts in supporting worship spaces and fostering spiritual tranquility.

Al-Ruwaidat Cemetery

The Sharjah Ruler also inspected the readiness of Al-Ruwaidat Cemetery, built adjacent to the mosque.

Sheikh Sultan began the tour by visiting the condolence hall, which houses two halls accommodating 60 people each. He reviewed the services provided to bereaved families during burial and condolence gatherings.

Following this, he inspected the Al-Ruwaidat Cemetery, allocated for burials next to Sayyida Khadija Mosque. Spanning 639,931 square metres, the cemetery holds paved roads, designated parking areas, and integrated services linked to the mosque and cemetery.

His Highness was briefed on the cemetery’s layout, facilities, and organisation aimed at facilitating burial procedures and easing access for families and mourners.

He also visited the mortuary building, designed with high standards to respect the deceased. The facility includes separate washing areas for men and women, equipped with modern systems to ensure efficient use of resources and streamlined burial preparation. The facility also provides separate waiting rooms for men and women.