Masjid Rasool Al Azam Mosque

The Mosque of Muttrah, in Muscat

The Masjid Rasool Al Azam Mosque of Muttrah is recognisable by its blue dome and its slender minaret, on the corniche of Muscat. The Muscat audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this old place of worship, landmark of the seafront of Muttrah.

The mosque with the blue dome of the corniche

The Mosque of Muttrah, whose name is Masjid Rasool Al Azam, is easily recognisable by its blue dome and its slender minaret, which stand out on the Muttrah corniche, by the sea. Originally built in the fifteenth century and renovated on several occasions over time, it is one of the most visible places of worship of the seafront of Muscat. Its architecture, where the blue of the dome dialogues with the white of the walls, makes it a landmark that punctuates the landscape of the bay. The mosque is an important place of prayer for the inhabitants of the district, who gather there to the rhythm of the five daily prayers. Like all religious buildings, it invites to respect and contemplation. A witness of the faith and the spiritual life of Muttrah, rooted in the daily life of the community, the Mosque of Muttrah is discovered with respect, observing the customs and the discretion that suit a place of worship.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the Masjid Rasool Al Azam Mosque, recognisable by its blue dome and its slender minaret on the Muttrah corniche, originally built in the fifteenth century and renovated over time, a landmark of the seafront where the blue of the dome dialogues with the white of the walls, an important place of prayer for the district. The Mosque of Muttrah is a landmark of Muscat. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Mosque of Muttrah lies on the Muttrah corniche, by the sea, in Muscat, reachable on foot. An active place of worship, it is discovered with respect; access may be reserved for the faithful and the exterior is admired from the corniche. It is best to adopt a covering and respectful outfit and to observe the discretion due to the place.

How do you recognise the Mosque of Muttrah in Muscat?

By its blue dome and its slender minaret that stand out on the Muttrah corniche, by the sea; this mosque, named Masjid Rasool Al Azam, was originally built in the fifteenth century and renovated over time.

Where is the Mosque of Muttrah?

On the Muttrah corniche, by the sea, in Muscat, in Oman.