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The Süleymaniye Mosque is the second largest mosque in Istanbul and is one of the dominant buildings in its skyline. It was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) by the master architect Mimar Sinan (1490 – 1588) between 1550 and 1558.
The interior of the mosque is almost a square, 59 meters in length and 58 meters in width, forming a single vast space. The dome is flanked by semi-domes. In an innovative design, he incorporated the huge north-south buttresses needed to support the central piers into the walls of the building. The interior decoration is subtle, with very restrained use of Iznik tiles. The white marble mihrab and minbar are also simple in design, and woodwork is restrained, with simple designs in ivory and mother of pearl.
Şehitlik mosque, Berlin/Germany, district of Neukölln, built in 1999-2005, architect: Hilmi Senalp. Take a look inside.
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
This is a hand held shot and I feel lucky that it was not blurred despite a 1 second shutter. I did not have time to do a lot of experiments or composition as I was with family.
The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work. The mosque is located inside the Inner City and is easiest accessed from Delhi Gate.
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Nice view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الشيخ زايد) in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried next to the mosque(outer left side). The mosque was opened for worship since Eid Al Adha December 2007.
The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
There are four minarets on the four corners of the mosque which rise about 115 m (377 ft) in height. There are 57 domes covering the outside yard and the main building as well. The domes are decorated with white Bianco marble from Pietrasanta, Italy and the interior decoration is made of white marble from Laas, Italy. The courtyard is paved with floral marble designs and measures about 17,000 m2 (180,000 sq ft).
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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the 'Blue Mosque' for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
Moorish Mosque
A spectacular example of the secular history of Kapurthala is the Moorish Mosque, a famous replica of the Grand Mosque of Marakesh, Morocco, was built by a French architect, Monsieur M Manteaux. Its construction was commissioned by the last ruler of Kapurthala, Maharajah Jagatjit Singh and took 13 years to complete between 1917 and 1930. It was then consecrated in the presence of the late Nawab of Bhawalpur. The Mosque's inner dome contains decorations by the artists of the Mayo School of Art, Lahore. The Mosque is a National Monument under the Archeological Survey of India.It was one of the monumental creations in the State during the premiership of late Diwan Sir Abdul Hamid Kt., CIE,OBE.It was his keen interest with Maharaja's blessings that the mosque was completed. Its wooden model lay at the entrance of the Lahore Museum.
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei.
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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii) is an historical 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. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is located at 4001 Beach Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It is the only mosque in Singapore named after a woman.
Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is located at 4001 Beach Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It is the only mosque in Singapore named after a woman.
A great mosque as a symbol of religious tolerance in Indonesia, Istiqlal Jakarta.
This mosque side by side with the cruch and design by christian people.
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Women praying at a mosque in the hills above Dago, near Bandung, Indonesia, on Idul Adha (November 17, 2010).
How simple could a mosque be...
...please take attention to the two doors, one for women and one for men!
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Opened in 1998, and designed by Basil Al Bayati, the Edinburgh Central Mosque is right across the road from Edinburgh University at Potterrow. In a rather nice touch the architecture, while traditional for an Islamic holy structure, also contains nods to Scots Baronial architecture, making a nice statement about two cultures interleaved.
I was coming out of a festival show in the university nearby, and only had the Mr Bendy Legs, the mini-tripod, with me, so I sat it and the camera on a handy bench to bring it up a bit more, and grab this picture as the late evening was fading into night. The adjacent Mosque Kitchen is a highly recommended place to eat in the city (great food and very affordable).
The mosque which dominates the Europa Point area is a resent addition, having officially inaugurated on the 8th August 1997. The building was a gift from King Fahad Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia and is known as the Mosque of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. This mosque is also known as the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque.