Al-Rahmah Mosque dubbed the Floating Mosque is located on the edge of the Corniche Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The mosque was built in 1985 and is one of Jeddah’s most visited mosques.
It is also known as Fatima Al Zahra Mosque.
It is the first such place of prayer in the world built over the water.
It is called the floating mosque’ because at high tide, the mosque appears to hover over the waves of the Red Sea below and also because of the stilts that suspend it above the edge of the water.
The marvel of art and architecture which ranks among the most iconic
landmarks in Jeddah covers an area of 2,400m²
It consists of one main dome and 52 outer domes, 23 external umbrellas and 56 windows designed in Islamic style.
Entry to Al Rahma Mosque is free of charge for everyone. It is open to all, including kids, adults, senior citizens, and families, at all times seven days of the week.
Dawns and sunsets are the most popular times to visit the mosque due to the spectacular sea views and cooling breeze during those times of the day.
The mosque is the busiest during the five prayer times of the day. Whether it is tourists or devotees, all the visitors should respect the mosque’s sanctity throughout their visit.
