Grand Mosque of Kuwait

For similarly named mosques, see List of grand mosques.

Grand Mosque
المسجد الكبير
Location of the mosque in Kuwait
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Status	Active
Location
Location	Kuwait City
Country	Kuwait
Interactive map of Grand Mosque
Coordinates	29°22′44″N 47°58′29″E
Architecture
Completed	1407 AH (1986/1987 CE)
Construction cost	13 million KWD (US$48.6 million)
Specifications
Capacity	11,000
Interior area	20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft)
Dome	1
Dome height (outer)	43 m (141 ft)
Dome dia. (outer)	26 m (85 ft)
Minaret	1
Minaret height	74 m (243 ft)

The Grand Mosque (Arabic: المسجد الكبير), located in Kuwait City, is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square metres (480,000 sq ft), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft). The main prayer hall is 72 metres (236 ft) wide on all sides, and has teakwood doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows.