Iranian (Garashi) Hosainia | |
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حسينية الشيعية الگراشية الإيرانيين | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Twelver Shia |
Location | |
Location | Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Geographic coordinates | 25°15′49.4″N 55°17′38.8″E / 25.263722°N 55.294111°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque Hosainia |
Style | Persian |
The Iranian Mosque Hosainia [a] is a Shia mosque Hosainia located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [1] The mosque is also known as " Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque" who is the central figure of Shiism. [2] [3] It was originally built in 1979. [4]
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]