Al Fateh Grand Mosque, also known as Ahmed Al-Fateh Mosque, is a major mosque in Manama, Bahrain, and welcomes both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors. You can explore its architecture on a free guided tour, with multilingual guides available.
- Location: Manama, Bahrain.
- Typical visitor hours: Open Saturday to Thursday; closed Friday
- Tours: Free guided tours; allow about 1.5 hours.
Where Al Fateh Grand Mosque is
Al Fateh Grand Mosque is in Manama, Bahrain, and is also known as Ahmed Al-Fateh Mosque. The mosque takes its name from Ahmed Al-Fateh, whom Bahrain Tourism identifies as the first ruler of Bahrain from the ruling family.
From Bahrain International, a four-star hotel, the mosque is about a 16-minute drive away. It is also a five-minute drive from Bahrain Bay. The complex covers 6,500 square metres and can accommodate 7,000 worshippers.
Visitor access and respectful dress
Bahrain Tourism says that both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors are welcome at Al Fateh Grand Mosque, and advises covering your shoulders and knees at religious sites as a sign of respect.
Women are offered abayas and scarves to wear during a visit. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00–16:00
- Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Tours and what visitors may see
Free guided tours, including multilingual tours, give visitors a way to explore the mosque. Allow about 1.5 hours for the visit.
The mosque’s courtyard has a fiberglass dome, and its described features include chandeliers, arched walls, teakwood doors and Arabic Kufic calligraphy.
The wider complex also includes separate prayer halls for men and women, a library, an Islamic institute and a Quran memorization school. The Bahrain National Museum guide to hours, tickets and what to see covers another Manama cultural stop.
How do you get to Al Fateh Grand Mosque from central Manama?
You can reach the mosque by car or use a bus route that stops at Al Fateh Grand Mosque-1. Bahrain Bus route 41 runs between North Juffair and Sanabis via Gudaibiya, Manama, City Centre and Seef. Route 42 runs between North Juffair and Manama via Exhibition Avenue, also stopping at Al Fateh Grand Mosque-1.
Bus routes and schedules can change, so check Bahrain Bus for current service details before setting out. For a broader plan around the city, the one-day Manama itinerary from the city centre includes other ways to structure a day in the capital.
FAQs
Can non-Muslims visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque?
Yes. The mosque welcomes Muslim and non-Muslim visitors, with multilingual guides available for tours.
Are guided tours free?
Yes. Guided tours are free, and the visit takes about 1.5 hours.
What should you wear to visit?
Cover your shoulders and knees. Women are offered abayas and scarves to wear during a visit.
Is the mosque open on Fridays?
Open Saturday to Thursday; closed Friday. No. Check the official site before you go for current visiting details.