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    Another astonishing feature of the mosque is the over 5,625 m2 large carpet in the main prayer hall. It has been hand-knotted by about 1,300 Iranian craftsmen out of 35 tons of wool and 12 tons of cotton. With a total of 2,268,00 knots, the carpet is the largest in the world. Its estimated value is about 30 million. Views[177] The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has seven imported chandeliers from Germany that incorporate millions of Swarovski crystals. The largest chandelier is the second largest known chandelier inside a mosque, the third largest in the world and has a 10 m (33 ft) diameter and a 15 m (49 ft) height. Views[250] Spectacular columns with unique lightning system was designed by lightning architects which becomes even more glorious at night.In the main prayer hall are clad with marble and inlaid with mother of pearl, one of the few places where you will see this craftsmanship. Views[205] As per the direction of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the mosque is located in the heart of the new Abu Dhabi between Musaffah Bridge and Maqta Bridge. The construction of AED 2.5 billion-project began in the late 1996. Approximately 38 contracting companies and about 3,500 workers helped realising the complex over a period of almost 12 years.n the 20th of December 2007, the mosque was initially opened to the public and prayers. The first prayer was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Views[268] The key benefit technology has on the world of tourism is in how it can deliver the places to the potential tourist before they even think of leaving. This feat has been accomplished through the technology of photography, video recording, and audio recording. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is quite possibly the must do visit in the UAE. It certainly is for Abu Dhabi, and has a certain aura not matched by any of the other landmarks across the whole of the UAE. Views[198]
     

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