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Mosque visited in Limassol in March 1974. Only four months later, Turkey invaded Cyprus, which eventually led to the creation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Most Cypriot Turks fled to this territory in the north of the island. I do not know if this mosque still stands. The Turkish Republic is not recognised by the international community.
B/w photo taken by my co-traveller on the same day:
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Dari Abu Qotadah Radliyallaahu 'anhu bahwa Rasulullah Shallallaahu 'alaihi wa Sallam bersabda: "Jika seseorang di antara kamu memasuki masjid maka janganlah ia duduk kecuali setelah sembahyang dua rakaat.
Shah Mosque (also known as Imam Mosque), 1629.
Isfahan, Iran.
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I walked by as the 'azan' (call to prayer) sounded. And I saw people running from all around the neighborhood and I rested to observe. Some sprinted, even women in hijabs were running. I saw an amputee on one leg swinging his crutches forward and then lunging his leg back and forth and into the mosque (but not before pausing to take off the shoe.) Others walked more leisurely,
The Süleymaniye Mosque, built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent), "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Mimar Sinan" (481 Traditions and Encounters: Brief Global History). The construction work began in 1550 and the mosque was finished in 1557.
This "vast religious complex called the Süleymaniye...blended Islamic and Byzantine architectural elements. It combines tall, slender minarets with large domed buildings supported by half domes in the style of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia (which the Ottomans converted into the mosque of Aya Sofya)" (481 Traditions and Encounters: Brief Global History).
The design of the Süleymaniye also plays on Suleyman's self-conscious representation of himself as a 'second Solomon.' It references the Dome of the Rock, which was built on the site of the Temple of Solomon, as well as Justinian's boast upon the completion of the Hagia Sophia: "Solomon, I have surpassed thee!"[1] The Süleymaniye, similar in magnificence to the preceding structures, asserts Suleyman's historical importance. The structure is nevertheless smaller in size than its older archetype, the Hagia Sophia.
Too bad that this is the highest resolution of the photo.
My camera's lacked camera-esque qualities. Would have been able to frame the shot nicely if the viewfinder actually worked!
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii) is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque.
This is the biggest Mosque in Turkey, in Ankara. Directly underneath the Mosque is a massive shopping mall with many stores, including a supermarket. The entire place was filled with christmas decorations, and "Mutlu Yillar" (happy new year) signs.
I have no idea what mosque this is. The number of mosques in Istanbul reminded me of the number of Catholic churches in Rome.
The Al Fatih Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque, is Bahrain's largest mosque and stands majestically on the Al Fatih highway.
Besides being a place of Islamic worship, people of all communities are welcome at the Al Fatih Mosque, and it is one of the major tourist attractions. Guided tours for tourists are conducted many times during the day.
What a day it has been! We walked for over 10 kilometres in all to capture pictures of a bridge visible from our apartment. As they say, in a desert everything looks near even though miles away. The Al Fatih Mosque incidentally is on the same route we took.
Special thanks to my friends Harish and Vignesh for accompanying me all the way and making this adventure entertaining. :)
Reference: Wikipedia
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