Umm Al Quwain is home to several historic mosques including the Grand Mosque and Al Rashid Mosque, showcasing traditional Islamic architecture with distinctive minarets and prayer halls. As one of the seven emirates forming the UAE, it has deep Islamic roots dating back centuries when it served as a center for pearl diving and maritime trade under Islamic governance. The emirate maintains a strong Muslim community that preserves traditional Emirati Islamic culture, religious practices, and architectural heritage.