Grand Mosque
Grand Mosque
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The Grand Mosque of Kuwait is the 8th largest mosque in the world. The mosque welcomes visitors for FREE guided tours, during weekdays from 9:00-11:00 am and from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,624 contributionsFree to enter, Free beverages, water and snacks, Free interesting tourThis was the first attraction I visited in Kuwait City. No entrance fee, was provided coffee, dates, cookies and box drink before the tour. I was asked to wear their beige abaya while inside the mosque and take off my shoes. Our guide speaks perfect english, explained the brief history of the mosque, sources of materials used to built it, prayer process inside this mosque, etc. She also showed the special room reserved exclusively for the use of the King. Highly recommended to visit this mosque!Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 7, 2023
- Lpoko258154 contributionsA beautiful, holy buildingA glorious building! The main room is spectacular in size and beautiful to behold. There was a good explanation about what goes on during a service and what each part of the room was for. I did feel that the tour guide had a bit of a chip on her shoulder as she explained Muslim dress codes. After the tour there was tea, water and juice available as well as some free souvenirs. I definitely recommend visiting!Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten December 27, 2023
- Jeff KPittsburgh, Pennsylvania2,364 contributionsVery Good TourWe took an English language tour of this mosque. The 30-minute tour was very informative and the guide was excellent. The mosque is also quite impressive. We had our hotel call to confirm the schedule for the tours as the hours vary. Note that you enter the mosque at gate 7. (Our Careem driver dropped us off about 10 minutes from the entrance.) Highly recommended.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 17, 2024
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Carola
Lombardy, Italy21 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Very pleasant and instructive visit. Pleasant because there was only me as a vacationer throughout the mosque and instructive because a young Guide, well prepared and with excellent English, thank you Laila!, accompanied me along the way. I arrived in the morning. The whole thing lasted an hour. You have to be careful with the timetable because the mosque has since closed. I was told it would reopen in the afternoon. The large part that houses the 10,000 people was closed for work, it has already been closed for 3 months. I was able to visit the area dedicated to women after attending a brief presentation in the auditorium. You enter after dressing, offer water and dates before and after the visit.
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Written August 6, 2024
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Shabnam Aarifa
10 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We spent almost 1 hour admiring the architectural beauty inside the mosque. The guide Bro.Abdul Aziz was friendly n informative. We could see the copy of old Qur'anic manuscript, Asma-ul husna inside the dome and the Islamic arts and calligraphy. Totally an amazing experience
Written September 24, 2022
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Nuzhat R
London, UK80 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
My husband visited the Grand Mosque in Kuwait a day before I did and had an amazing experience, especially with his guide, Sumaiah. He was so impressed that he arranged for me and my sister to visit the next day, and we were fortunate to have Sumaiah as our guide as well. She gave us a personal tour, and her knowledge about the mosque’s history and significance added so much to the experience.
The mosque’s architecture is absolutely breathtaking, with intricate Islamic designs, beautiful calligraphy, and stunning domes that reflect traditional Kuwaiti culture. The peaceful and serene atmosphere inside creates a sense of calm and reflection. The rest of the staff were also very welcoming and respectful.
Whether you're interested in architecture, history, or simply seeking a tranquil place for reflection, the Grand Mosque is a must-visit in Kuwait. Highly recommended!
The mosque’s architecture is absolutely breathtaking, with intricate Islamic designs, beautiful calligraphy, and stunning domes that reflect traditional Kuwaiti culture. The peaceful and serene atmosphere inside creates a sense of calm and reflection. The rest of the staff were also very welcoming and respectful.
Whether you're interested in architecture, history, or simply seeking a tranquil place for reflection, the Grand Mosque is a must-visit in Kuwait. Highly recommended!
Written November 13, 2024
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Safari13443822711
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Sep 2024 • Couples
Suggest to get off at Gate 4 for vistor entrance.
We got there before 10am on a Sunday and was offered free Arabic coffee with dates, juices, bottled water and abaya including a hood. The English guided tour was informative and we were allowed to take our time in taking photos and admire inside. Would say only require an hour max in total.
We got there before 10am on a Sunday and was offered free Arabic coffee with dates, juices, bottled water and abaya including a hood. The English guided tour was informative and we were allowed to take our time in taking photos and admire inside. Would say only require an hour max in total.
Written October 20, 2024
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Karlusia
Warsaw, Poland1,109 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Amazing place and must see to visit.
Entrance is free and you can join tour in english. Beautiful place and amazing architecture.
The Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area covers 45,000 square meters, of which the building itself occupies 20,000 square meters. The main prayer hall is 72 meters wide on all sides and has teak doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows and more and more...
Entrance is free and you can join tour in english. Beautiful place and amazing architecture.
The Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area covers 45,000 square meters, of which the building itself occupies 20,000 square meters. The main prayer hall is 72 meters wide on all sides and has teak doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows and more and more...
Written August 19, 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was the first attraction I visited in Kuwait City. No entrance fee, was provided coffee, dates, cookies and box drink before the tour. I was asked to wear their beige abaya while inside the mosque and take off my shoes.
Our guide speaks perfect english, explained the brief history of the mosque, sources of materials used to built it, prayer process inside this mosque, etc. She also showed the special room reserved exclusively for the use of the King.
Highly recommended to visit this mosque!
Our guide speaks perfect english, explained the brief history of the mosque, sources of materials used to built it, prayer process inside this mosque, etc. She also showed the special room reserved exclusively for the use of the King.
Highly recommended to visit this mosque!
Written November 7, 2023
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Lpoko258
Long Island, NY154 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
A glorious building! The main room is spectacular in size and beautiful to behold. There was a good explanation about what goes on during a service and what each part of the room was for. I did feel that the tour guide had a bit of a chip on her shoulder as she explained Muslim dress codes.
After the tour there was tea, water and juice available as well as some free souvenirs. I definitely recommend visiting!
After the tour there was tea, water and juice available as well as some free souvenirs. I definitely recommend visiting!
Written December 27, 2023
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kuu-kanko
Helsinki, Finland849 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
The mosque had to be visited on a guided tour (free of charge). They were available Sunday to Thursday every 30 minutes from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and 4 PM to 6:30 PM. The tour lasted slightly over 30 minutes. We had a great guide taking us through the mosque.
Written January 15, 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,224 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Completed in 1986 this huge mosque in the center of Kuwait is testament to the wealth of the emerging oil state. The prayer hall for men can provide space for 10,000 worshippers, while the adjacent hall for women has room for just under a thousand! Hence there is ample space for cars.
I visited during Ramadan when the complex was closed for foreigners.
I visited during Ramadan when the complex was closed for foreigners.
Written March 27, 2024
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Karina B
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The tour guide Suliman Al Souri was so friendly and gave us a beautiful tour of the mosque. We spent a few minutes in a little room with cold water and free educational literature/videos. The architecture, carpets, tile, woodwork was exquisite. It was neat to learn more about the Koran, prayers, and beliefs.
Written June 30, 2022
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Hello, I will be in Kuwait City in April 2023. Will the Grand Mosque be open for visitors during the holy month of Ramadan?
If tours are not available, can I still go inside to take a look for a few minutes? Or at least walk around the outside and take some pictures?
Thank you.
Written December 22, 2022
Hello, I'd love to visit the Grand Mosque in Kuwait but I am unsure about the days for available tours. Some websites say there are tours available on Saturdays, some say there aren't any tours on both Fridays and Saturdays.
I couldn't find any official website to check which information is true.
Can anyone help me, please? I'm in Kuwait only on Friday and Saturday. Leaving very early again on Sunday.
Best wishes,
Nina
Written December 9, 2019
Are you allow to take pictures both outside and INSIDE the mosque? Thank you.
Written August 11, 2019
Es necesario ir con pañuelo y túnica las mujeres para la visita?
Written May 2, 2019
I am wondering if the tours are available today? It is holiday in Kuwait but not sure if they still provide tours this afternoon?
Written November 22, 2018
Good evening. Will the mosque open next saturday (16th of june)? Which time? Thank you
Written June 9, 2018
Good morning. I would like to visit The principal Mosque tomorrow. It is possible? What time?. Thank you
Written November 18, 2017
U can visit any day but Friday there r no guided tours.. weekdays should be good but watch out for Salah timings which is 11:30am and then at 3 pm
Written November 21, 2017
Hi,
What time did you arrive and did you have to book before hand?
Am looking into this for my in-laws :)
Thanks
Written October 11, 2017
early in the day and the concierge of the hotel hired a driver and made all the arrangements. might be the best way to do it.
Written October 11, 2017
Do we need to pre-book tours? If not, are the tours in English at both times (9am and 5pm)?
Written August 25, 2017
Grand_MosqueKW
Kuwait City, Kuwait
There are English tours available both the 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Written September 9, 2017
Hi there, is the tour available from June 24 to June 26?
Written June 12, 2017
Grand_MosqueKW
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Hello
There are no tours available due to the holy month of Ramadan.
Please try later after Eid
thank you
Written June 19, 2017
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