Abu Bakr Al Sadiq Mosque

Manama


This large, modern mosque is named after the second caliph of Islam and has an architectural style and interior common across the city. There are no formal visitor facilities, but visitors can pop in outside of local prayer times. Remove footwear and dress modestly: for men, this means no shorts and for women, loose clothing that covers all but feet and hands, and a headscarf. Entrances are gender segregated.


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