The Abdul Rahman Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque of Kabul, is a grandiose mosque that is considered to be one of the largest mosques in the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Kabul.
The construction of this interesting religious structure began in 2001, and it was completed in 2009, where it has 14 different domes, 2 minarets, and can accommodate up to 10,000 worshipers. The Islamic architectural style is quite interesting as it has an amazing grand dome, while the main entrance is topped with another dome with a big entrance door for the front courtyard.
At the center of the structure are the two high minarets that look like stacked and beautifully decorated, yet very simple structures, in order for the call to prayer to be “broadcast” all around the capital, for the people to pray. The construction of the mosque was financed by the Afghan businessman, Haji Abdul Rahman, but soon after he passed away, in his honor, the mosque was named after him.
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Even though the construction was delayed for some time, it was his sons who continued with the financing of the construction. The main architect responsible for this Islamic art piece is Hafizullah Hashimi, and as it is located near the Pashtunistan Square and across from the once popular Plaza Hotel, it is one of the major things to be seen in Kabul.
In addition, there is also the educational institution, the so-called madrasa, and there is also a library containing 150,000 books. People can come here, spend some time praying, and even discover other religious things from the madrasa, some that they might not have known in the past. The Grand Mosque of Kabul is definitely a place that is welcoming for everyone who appreciates the Islamic religion.
All in all, the Sunni Islamic place of worship known as the Abdul Rahman Mosque is definitely something worth seeing in person, as it is the heavenly home for the majority of the Afghan Muslim population in Afghanistan’s capital city. It is always open to friendly people who would like to spend some time dedicating to God Almighty, and will continue to be an important religious place in Kabul.
