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This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes. The mosque's first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site.
Reflective pools surround the mosque, amplifying its beauty. The striking white and gold colours shining in the sun are transformed at night by a unique lightning system which reflects the phases of the moon.
The Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul was completed in 1616 and has long served as inspiration for many Muslims and now visitors alike. The grand design of the exterior and interior is simply amazing. I could have stared at the central dome for many hours, the intricacy for the tiles and gorgeous lines are an architectural delight. A must see if you happen to find yourself in Istanbul one day!
Masjid e Tooba or Tooba Mosque is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Locally, it is also known as the Gol Masjid. Masjid e Tooba was built in 1969 in Defense Housing Society, Karachi. It is located just off main Korangi Road. Masjid e Tooba is often claimed to be the largest single dome mosque in the world. It is also major tourist attraction in Karachi. Masjid e Tooba is built with pure white marble. The dome of the Masjid e Tooba is 72 meters (236 feet) in diameter, and is balanced on a low surrounding wall with no central pillars. Masjid e Tooba has a single minaret standing 70 meters high. The central prayer hall has a capacity of 5,000 people. It has been built keeping acoustics in mind. A person speaking inside one end of the dome can be heard at the other end.
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Wazir Khan's Mosque is in the old city, 300 meters from Delhi Gate. This unique mosque is one of the most beautiful in Pakistan. It was built in 1634 by Hakim Ali-ud-din, popularly known as Wazir Khan, who was governor of the area during the reign of Shah Jahan. The Mosque is justifiably famous for the colorful fresco and tile decoration which adorn both interior and exterior of the building.
The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998 and 2000. It is situated on a five hectare site near the Government Office Complex along Jalan Duta. The Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) Mosque was opened to the public on October 25, 2000 and was officiated by the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Putra Jamalulail. It is the 44th mosque built by the Government within the city limits. The mosque can accommodate 17,000 worshippers at any one time.
Men are permitted on the floor level of the mosque, and women are on an upper level. The mosque holds 20,000 men and 5,000 women.
Homage to the Masters: Süleymaniye Mosque restoration
SALT Research, Ali Saim Ülgen Archive
Ustalara Saygı: Süleymaniye Camii onarımı
SALT Araştırma, Ali Saim Ülgen Arşivi
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The courtyard of one of Sarajevo's many mosques. Since the war the majority of the city's population is Muslim.
Süleymaniye Mosque is the largest mosque in Istanbul. It was built in 1558 by architect Mimar Sinan and Suleiman the Magnificent is buried here.
the main mosque in Sarajevo in the period before Bajram, a great musim holiday.
The longer night exposure creates an illusion of spirits
The mosque was built in 1909 and was Malaysia’s principal mosque before the National Mosque was opened in 1965. Related reading at bigberto.blogspot.com/2008/04/alonas-journey.html.
Nikon D40 (DTP Course on Trade and Human Rights, March 2008).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niujie_Mosque
Also, here is a piece from Ibrahim N. Abusharif, on nawawi.org/eventsandtrips/ch_travel_log.html:
"The Niujie Mosque
Niujie Mosque Interior To the southwest of Beijing is Niujie Street, whose main attraction is the Niujie Mosque, which was built in 996 during the Liao Dynasty. It is the oldest and largest of the 70 or so mosques in Beijing, covering nearly 6000 square meters. It is said that on a daily basis more than two hundred people worship at the mosque, and nearly a thousand worshippers attend the Friday Congregational Prayer (Jumu’a). The Niujie Mosque was the first “Muslim” experience of the trip so far. It bore a distinct look that we would come across frequently throughout the trip, namely, an architecture that is both Chinese and Muslim. To the Chinese, the Mosque is not a structure that pops out as peculiar looking or alien. It is honored as a historical Chinese site and respected as a house of worship. Inside, one is taken aback by the master calligraphy of Quranic passages, especially those that line some of the 20 or so beautiful and colorful archways, many of which are rich maroon. The Mosque has a Quran school and several halls for classes and other events. The Mosque is a major tourist attraction in the district, which has more than 20,000 Muslims. (The estimated population of Muslims in Beijing is 200,000.) It has a hexagonal-shaped tower that appears to be a minaret; however, the open space it covers is where worshippers gather for remembrance. The roof covering the main prayer hall is constructed in the style of traditional Chinese architecture, called Zaojing, found throughout the nation. In the courtyard at the southeast corner of the Mosque are the gravesites of two early Muslims men who came to China (presumably from Bukhara) to teach Islam. Their graves are honored with carved tablets with the names of the men. Today, the 700-year-old tombs are well-kept and respected as one of the rare sites of China."
Like all mosques you have to remove your shoes before entering which is why the carpet has lasted so long (it's original).
"Let mercy be your mosque, faith your prayer-mat, and honest living your Koran" - Sri Guru Granth Sahib
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Après quatre ans de travaux, la grande mosquée BLANCHOT, a rouvert ses portes aujourd'hui à l'occasion de la prière du vendredi.
Le Président Macky SALL qui a pris l’initiative des travaux d'extension et de réhabilitation a effectué la grande prière dans cette grande mosquée de Dakar, classée Monument historique. Ces importants travaux ont permis à cette mosquée située au cœur de Dakar, de passer d’une capacité d’accueil de 3 500 à 6 500 personnes.
L’imam Elhadji Rawane Mbaye a profité de cette occasion pour saluer ce geste de haute portée du Chef de l’État qui traduit son attachement à la modernisation des lieux de culte.
Photo : Papa Matar Diop / Présidence
The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.
مسجد کجاتپه (قوجاتپه ) در محله قیزیل آی آنکارا در سالهای ۱۹۸۱-۱۹۸۷ ساخته شد و توسط رییس جمهور وقت ترکیه آقای تورگوت ازال افتتاح شد.طرح اولیه این مسجد همان طرح معماری بزرگترین مسجد جهان یعنی مسجد مدرن فیصل پاکستان بود اما بعد مخالفت فنی با آن پروژه در سال ۱۹۶۷ ، بعدها با کمی تغییر آقای وئدات دالوکای معمار ترک این پروژه را در پاکستان اجرا کرد و در عوض معماران ، اولوانگین و تالای ، یک مسجد با معماری به شیوه عثمانیان ساختند که البته زیباست اما پروژه قبلی هم لطف خود را داشت .
این مسجد گنجایش ۳۰۰۰ نمازگزار را دارد و بزرگترین مسجد آنکارا میباشد.
Al Zawawi Mosque
See where this photo was taken at maps.yuan.cc/.
Build by Sheik Zawawi. The dome is shaped like an inverted lotus and is made of pink marble covered in 22-carat gold leaf.
Edirne ░ Thrace ░ Turkey
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The Selimiye Mosque (Turkish: Selimiye Camii) is an Ottoman mosque in the city of Edirne, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by architect Mimar Sinan between 1569 and 1575 It was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece and is one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture.
Added to UNESCO World Heritage list in 2011
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