Al Bidya Mosque
مسجد البدية
The oldest mosque in the UAE, dating to around the 15th century, built of mud and stone with four low domes.
Al Bidya Mosque sits in the village of Al Bidya in northern Fujairah. Archaeological dating places its construction around 1446, making it the oldest surviving mosque in the UAE that is still in use. The small square prayer hall is built of stone blocks and mud plaster, and its roof consists of four stepped domes supported by a single central column. On the small hill behind the mosque are two watchtowers, and climbing them rewards you with views over the coastline and palm groves. Non-Muslims may enter outside prayer times. Modest dress is required, and women should cover their hair. Entry is free, and a visit takes about 30 minutes.
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Nearby sights
- Snoopy Island
- Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre & Waterfall
- Al Aqah Beach
- Shark Island (Khor Fakkan)
- Wadi Wurayah National Park
- Al Rafisah Dam
- Khor Fakkan Corniche
- Dibba Al-Fujairah