Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: World Heritage Series, #1

By Pino Shah

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a photographic journey through one of Islam's greatest mosques, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Completed in 2007, the Mosque was commissioned by Sheikh Zayed, president of the United Arab Emirates, as a symbol of all the best in Islam. Photographer, Pino Shah's images showcase the lush architecture and artistry that make this holy place not only a beautiful landmark but a sanctuary for learning and peace.

​

• Language: English
• Publisher: ArtByPino.com
• Release date: Oct 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9780997998443

Pino Shah

Pino Shah @ArtByPino is a world heritage, architecture, and performing arts photographer based in McAllen, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India. He has published Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Valley: An Introduction, Quinta Mazatlan: A Visual Journey, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Galveston Architecture: A Visual Journey, and, Brownsville Architecture: A Visual History. ​

Book preview

@ ARTBYPINO.COM [phone]

TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT, AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Carrie Rood

Pino Shah

ISBN

© 2018 by publisher, Deval ‘Pino’ Shah, @ArtByPino.com, 1007 W US Highway 83, Pharr, Texas 78501, [phone], [e-mail]. Reproduction of any kind requires prior written authorization from the publisher.

Contents

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Heaven’s Waiting Room

Introduction

Background

Mosque Architecture Basics

Construction

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004)

Domes Qubba

Courtyard Sahn

Minarets Minara

Arcade of 1,096 Columns

Prayer Hall Musalla

Semicircular Niche Pointing to Mecca Mihrab

Stepped Pulpit Menbar

Lamps Misbah

References [Ref]

Project Details [34-1]

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Heaven’s Waiting Room

INTRODUCTION

This publication is a small introduction to the grand architectural marvel I call Heaven’s Waiting Room. Muslims consider mosques the houses of God,