Which mosque in Oman is famous for housing one of the world’s largest handwoven carpets and a huge crystal chandelier?

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is famous for housing one of the world’s largest handwoven carpets and a huge crystal chandelier.

Located in Muscat, the mosque was commissioned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said and opened in 2001. Its prayer hall combines Omani, Islamic, and modern architectural influences, with a large central dome, extensive marble surfaces, and a monumental chandelier above the main prayer space.

The carpet was once described as the world’s largest single-piece handwoven carpet; it was produced in Iran and contains intricate floral and geometric patterns. The building is sometimes confused with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, another modern mosque famous for a giant carpet and chandelier. The two are separate complexes in different countries and have distinct architectural programs.