Education City is a development in Al Rayyan. Developed by the Qatar Foundation, the 12 square kilometres (4.6 sq mi) property houses various educational facilities, including satellite campuses of eight international universities.
The Education City Mosque is located in the Minaretein building which rests on five large columns representing the five pillars of Islam. The mosque can host up to 2,800 worshippers in its interior and exterior spaces. In addition, the building houses the College of Islamic Studies, which is an entity of Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Education City? ▾
It is a 12 square kilometre Qatar Foundation campus hosting satellite campuses of eight international universities including Northwestern, Georgetown, and Carnegie Mellon.
Who designed the mosque? ▾
The Education City Mosque was designed by Iraqi architect Mangera Yvars (MYAA) and completed in 2021, inspired by Quranic geometric patterns rendered in white precast concrete.
Can non-Muslims visit the mosque? ▾
The mosque welcomes non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times; guided tours are occasionally available through the Qatar Foundation.
What else is there to see on campus? ▾
Beyond the mosque and library, the campus includes the Qatar Foundation headquarters, research centres, and the stadium used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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