However, its facade is just a sample of the greatness that hides inside. The 82 vaults that shape the complex They create unique geometric effects on halls and halls, while Moorish arches give it a sense of unique historical and cultural belonging.
The candlebars of the interior, of Copper bathed in 24 carat They guide to the main room, where from roof to floor, the enclosure seems wonderful.
The largest candlestick of Sheikh Zayed Mosque It is 10 meters in diameter and a weight of 12 tons, due to the incrustation of Swarovski crystals, while the carpet with a green background and floral motifs a work of art formed by 2,260 million knots and is considered the largest in the world.
Sheikh Zayed's lunar inspiration
The moon is one of the natural elements that inspire Arab constructions and its cycle is the basis of the Muslim calendar. Hence the lighting of the monumental structure be inspired by the natural satellite of the Earth And change as your appearance in the night sky over 28 days:
The towers are designed to reflect the Phases of the Moon and its lighting changes every two days together with the lunar cycle. Inside, the faces that give the facade have more than 19,225 spotlights that reflect a hue that varies between the intense white of the full moon, to an increasingly dark blue as the waning moon.
The light is reflected towards the facade of the mosque and in turn, the minarets produce the same effect on the main dome. This complex system was computerized and launched in 2010 with the help of a lunar watch.
The result is a subtle show that unlike technology in the lighting of other buildings and monuments of the world, loads with a Powerful religious significance For the Arab world inspired by nature, the conclusion of a masterpiece of architecture that symbolizes not only the power and economic resources of the region, but the cultural tradition of the Islamic world and its traditions.