Grand Mosque of Kuwait
المسجد الكبير
The country’s largest mosque, able to hold over 10,000 worshippers. Its main prayer hall dome is 26 metres in diameter, and free guided tours are offered to non-Muslim visitors.
The المسجد الكبير (Grand Mosque) opened in 1986 next to Seif Palace. Its main prayer hall covers about 20,000 square metres, with a dome 26 metres in diameter and 43 metres high. It is decorated with paintings in Andalusian and Moroccan styles, teak doors and giant chandeliers, and its minaret stands 74 metres tall. Free guided tours in several languages, including English, are offered to non-Muslims and explain Islam and the architectural details. Women must wear a long robe and headscarf (available on site), and men should not wear shorts. Visits are generally open on Sunday to Thursday mornings, and the mosque does not admit visitors on Fridays.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu approx. 09:00–15:00 (guided tours; paused during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Seif Palace
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya
- Sadu House
- Souq Sharq & Fish Market
- Kuwait National Museum
- Liberation Tower
- Al Hamra Tower
- Al Shaheed Park