the area of the praying hall. The chandelier above the praying hall is tall and was manufactured by the Italian company Faustig. Since the mosque is high, the chandler looks proportional, but it used to be the world's largest chandelier, before again being replaced in this respect by the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. It weighs 8.5 tons, includes 600,000 crystals, 1,122 halogen bulbs complete with dimming system, and includes a staircase for maintenance within the chandelier. Thirty-four smaller chandeliers of the same design are hung in other parts of the building. See also List of mosques in Oman Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Sohar Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque References External links Official site from the Ministry of Tourism Biggest Chandelier in the World Official Panoramic virtual tour of the Grand Mosque by the Diwan of Royal Court 2001 establishments in Oman Mosques completed in 2001 Mosques in Oman Buildings and structures in Muscat, Oman Mosque buildings with domes Culture in Muscat, Oman Tourist attractions in Muscat, Oman Ibadi mosques Grand mosques