Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai
Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Iranian Mosque Hosainia (Arabic: الحسينية الشيعية الايرانية; Persian: حسينیه شیعی ایرانی) is a Twelver Shia hosainia located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] Built in 1979,[2] the mosque is also known as Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque, in honor of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the central figure of Shiism.[3][4]
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| Iranian (Garashi) Hosainia | |
|---|---|
Arabic: حسينية الشيعية الگراشية الإيرانيين | |
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  Location on the mosque in Dubai | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Hosainia | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bur Dubai, Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°15′49.4″N 55°17′38.8″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Persian |
| Completed | 1979 |
Architecture
The mosque is inspired by Persian architecture and is notable for its colorful exterior and interior. It features a façade and onion dome marked with extensive Persian faience tilework, and an azure blue background featured in floral patterns.[5] Islamic calligraphy from the Quran is inscribed in rosettes, amidst swirls in colors of green, yellow, red and white. The mosque has its origins among the city's Iranian community.[5]
Lonely Planet describes it as a "simple yet striking mosque in the textile area of Bur Dubai Souq" and is notable for its "sensuous, bulbous domes and gently tapering minaret."[6]
There is another Iranian Mosque in Satwa which is also a Shia mosque inspired by similar elements.[5]
