🕌 Al Alam Palace Mosque
Oman
About This Sacred Site
The Al Alam Palace complex in old Muscat, the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman, includes a mosque that serves the royal household and the surrounding historic district. Flanked by the 16th-century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali, the palace sits in one of the most historic areas of Muscat. The mosque within the complex reflects the Ibadi Islamic tradition predominant in Oman, which emphasizes modesty and simplicity in worship. The area represents centuries of Omani spiritual and political heritage.
Key Facts
- •Located within the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman
- •Flanked by 16th-century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali
- •Reflects the Ibadi Islamic tradition of Oman
- •Situated in one of the oldest parts of Muscat
- •The palace was rebuilt in 1972 in a distinctive modern style
Location
Coordinates: 23.6167, 58.5939
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