Golden Mosque tour marks 60 years of Türkiye-Kuwait diplomatic ties
Covering 1,600 square meters, the Badriya Nasser Al-Jeyan Mosque, completed in 2020, beautifully combines Ottoman and Kuwaiti architectural styles.
• H.E. Tuba Nur Sönmez, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kuwait, emphasized the significance of the Golden Mosque as a symbol of the enduring and growing friendship between Türkiye and Kuwait.
The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait and the UN-Habitat Kuwait (GCC) Office organized a special tour of the Golden Mosque on Monday, as part of a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Kuwait.
This beautiful mosque, completed in 2020, showcases a harmonious blend of Ottoman and Kuwaiti architecture. Designed by engineer Muhammad Amr and inspired by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan Pasha, the mosque’s golden domes and intricate details reflect the rich heritage of both nations.
Spanning 1,600 square meters, the mosque features a grand prayer hall that accommodates 1,000 people, along with a women’s section for 400. The Badriya Nasser Al-Jeyan Mosque, also known as the Golden Mosque, was established in 2020 as a donation from Sheikh Miteb Al-Sabah and is named in honor of his mother.
The mosque’s construction utilized a variety of materials sourced from different regions of Türkiye. Notable elements include travertine stone from Afyon and Denizli, ceramics from Iznik and Konya, and stained glass from historic periods in Istanbul. The mosque also features wooden doors crafted in Edirne, chandeliers imported from Istanbul, carpets from Gaziantep, and a mihrab and minbar from Bursa.
The Golden Mosque stands as a powerful symbol of the strong and ever-growing relations between Türkiye and Kuwait.
H.E. Tuba Nur Sönmez, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kuwait, and Dr. Amira Al-Hassan, the Head of the UN-Habitat Kuwait (GCC) Office, were joined by members of the diplomatic corps, academics from the College of Architecture at Kuwait University, and cultural envoys in exploring the mosque’s unique architectural and cultural style. Mr. Muhammad Amr, the mosque’s designer, guided the guests throughout the tour.
Ambassador Sönmez emphasized the significance of the Golden Mosque as a symbol of the enduring and growing friendship between Türkiye and Kuwait. The event, part of a series of celebrations marking this milestone anniversary, underscored the historical and cultural connections between the two nations.
