Imam Baqir Mosque

Welcome to Kuwait City, where you can visit the impressive Imam Baqir Mosque located in the neighborhood of Surra. Completed in 2007 after construction began in 2005, this site stands out as one of the largest Shi'a mosques in all of Kuwait. When you visit, you are stepping into a modern place of worship designed to gather thousands of community members together under one roof.

As you explore or observe the mosque, you will appreciate its sheer scale and significance to local spiritual life. The facility features a massive men's prayer hall capable of holding up to 6,000 worshippers at a single time, along with a dedicated women's prayer hall that contains space for about 2,000 people. Historically led by figures such as Sheikh Mustafa, who served as imam in 2011, the mosque hosts dynamic daily gatherings.

You will find that during the evening Maghreb prayer, approximately 2,000 worshippers attend, while the afternoon Friday prayer draws the largest crowds. Whether you are interested in modern Islamic religious architecture or understanding Kuwait's local faith traditions, stopping by the remarkable Imam Baqir Mosque in Surra offers a genuine look into one of the country's main Shi'a spiritual hubs.

What to see at Imam Baqir Mosque

• One of the largest Shi'a mosques in Kuwait
• Men's prayer hall with space for 6,000 worshippers
• Women's prayer hall containing capacity for about 2,000 worshippers
• Modern structure built between 2005 and 2007
• Active prayer location for Friday afternoon and Maghreb services

Visiting tips

Plan your visit around prayer times, keeping in mind that most worshippers arrive in the afternoon for Friday prayer and around 2,000 attend during Maghreb prayer.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Friday afternoon

How to get there & what’s nearby

Imam Baqir Mosque is easy to reach on Kuwait City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Grand Mosque and Imam Hussein Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Kuwait City travel guide.