The mosque, designed in classical Ottoman style, is located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the
Emirates Road and the road to
Mleiha. The mosque, its gardens and facilities are built over a total area of . To compare, the
King Faisal Mosque, formerly the largest mosque in the Emirate and country, measures . The Sharjah Mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors, with dedicated spaces and pathways defined for them. The mosque is home to a large library that has many original Islamic works. Over 2,200 cars and buses can be parked in the different parking lots of the mosque complex. A rubber track goes around the mosque for visitors who wish to go for a walk around the complex. It also has a souvenir shop, museum and fountains. It is equipped with two
ablution areas, and 100 wheelchairs for the elderly. It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, with an inside capacity of over 5,000 people, ==See also==