Oman

Looking straight up at the chandelier inside the main area

The size of the chandelier is amazing the way they are placed in the main area

The carpet

Close up

Intricate work

Masoud has very striking Omani features. We learned so much about Oman through his insights.

Beautiful stained glass in the main Mosque

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Can you imagine what this must look like when it is full?

Beautiful stained glass windows

Masoud showing us the Koran

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Capacity is 20,000 persons

Ornateness everywhere

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Second largest hand-loomed carpet in the world. It took 600 women 4 years to weave

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Prayer ritual is the same 5 times a day in all the Muslim world. Masoud is showing us first you must wash your hands

Thoroughly wash your face