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Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque — Masjid Mazin bin Ghadouba.jpg

Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah

Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque

مسجد مازن بن غضوبة

Photo: Masjid Mazin bin Ghadouba.jpg · 9591353082 at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Drinking water 14 m · Shop 32 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 360 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 52 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 65 km
  • 1 h 10 mfrom Nizwa · 95 km
  • 1 h 14 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 96 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

oldest mosque in Oman

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q135427344

About & Sources Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque

Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque is a heritage site in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "oldest mosque in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Fort Samail, Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman) and Jabal Shaq.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
  • oldest mosque in Oman
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque — Masjid Mazin bin Ghadouba.jpg
9591353082 at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5 (licence)
Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque — West Asia non political with water system.jpg
DEMIS Mapserver, पाटलिपुत्र · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

No — built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

Typically October–April for heritage sites

How long do I need at Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

Drinking water 14 m · Shop 32 m (source: osm).

How high is Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

About 360 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque?

In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.3114, 58.0106 — near Fort Samail, Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman) and Jabal Shaq.

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