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Al Bidya Mosque
Al Bidya Mosque
Al Bidya Mosque is the oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates. It is located in a small village in emirate Fujairah about 50 km north from region center. It is also known as Ottoman Mosque. The mosque is believed to be built in 1446 AD.
Site Information
Country: UAE
District: Emirate of Fujairah
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Al Bidya Mosque
Date of Submission: 2012
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