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The Grand Mosque is located opposite of the Amir's Palace near the waters of Kuwait Harbor. Construction began in 1979, and its design was inspired, like most Islamic work, by both local and traditional ideas. The Grand Mosque sits on 45,000 sq. meters of land, and the main building occupies approximately 20,000 sq. meters. The remaining area consists of courtyards and gardens with various vegetation and fountains. Completed in 1986, the Grand Mosque holds 10,000 worshippers, and has a separate space for 950 women and another space for 500 for daily prayers.