Sohar is one of Oman's most historically significant Islamic cities, featuring ancient mosques and traditional Omani Islamic architecture that reflects centuries of Islamic heritage. The city is renowned as the legendary birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor and has been an important center of Islamic trade and culture since the early Islamic period. Sohar's Muslim community maintains strong cultural traditions, with numerous historic mosques including the Grand Mosque of Sohar serving as centers of worship and Islamic learning.