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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.
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Country: UAE
District: Emirate of Fujairah
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
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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