Al Fateh Grand Mosque جامع أحمد الفاتح
The Al Fateh Grand Mosque is a mosque located in Manama, Bahrain, completed in 1988. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country and features Islamic architecture constructed with concrete and glass fiber. The site has a capacity of 7,000 people.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from January to March and November to December offer average temperatures between 17 °C and 25 °C. The summer months from May to September are hot, with average temperatures reaching up to 34 °C. Rainfall is very low throughout the year, with most months seeing little to no precipitation, making any time during the cooler months suitable for outdoor movement.
The mosque is located in the Jufair area, 1 km from the center of Manama. Bahrain International Airport is 7 km away, providing the closest air access. You can combine a visit with several nearby locations, including the Bahrain National Museum at 2.5 km, Bab Al Bahrain at 2.8 km, the Bahrain World Trade Center at 2.8 km, the Bahrain Financial Harbour at 3.2 km, and the Bahrain Pearling Trail at 3.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
