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Mosque in Langmusi (Hezuo)
Amdo region of Tibet now straddling border of Gansu and Sichuan provinces of China
The Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, or Iron Mosque (Malay: Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin or Masjid Besi) is the second principal mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia after Putra Mosque. It is located in Putrajaya's Precinct 3, opposite the Palace of Justice. Construction began since April 2004 and was fully completed on August 2009. It was officially opened by the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on June 11, 2010.
The mosque was built to cater to approximately 24,000 residents including the government servants working around the city center as well as areas within Precincts 2, 3, 4 and 18. Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque's area is twice that of Putra Mosque, which is located 2.2 kilometers north. [Wikipedia]
Shots taken from the taxi window as we travelled north-east from the city of Zagazig towards our next destination, San el Hagar.
Front enterence of Bandaraya Mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Picture taken using Nikon D70s, Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, Hoya CPL
This mosque was turned into a cathedral under the French, then back into a mosque following independence
From Wikipedia
The Yeni Mosque, New Mosque or Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Turkish: 'Yeni Cami, Valide Sultan Camii') (1597 - 1663) is an Ottoman mosque located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. Together with the Galata Bridge the New Mosque is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. An elegant fountain for ablutions stands in large courtyard and the Sultan's kiosk is decorated with marvelous İznik tiles.
he construction of the mosque started in 1597 with the decree of Safiye Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Murad III. It was initiated by the architect Davut Agha, continued by the architect Dalgıç Ahmed Agha and finished by the architect Mustafa Agha during the reign of the Sultan Mehmed IV in 1663. Stone blocks supplied from the island of Rhodes were used in the costruction of the mosque. The construction of the mosque could only be completed in 66 years due to untimely deaths of Selim III and Safiye Sultan and a plague epidemic prevalent in Istanbul during the early years of construction.
The dome plan of the New Mosque is the repetition of the architect Sinan's Şehzade Mosque and Sedefhar Mehmet Ağa's Sultan Ahmed Mosque. But the height of the dome reminicent of a pyramid is a characteristic of the mosque. The cupola has a diameter of 17.5 m and a height of 36 m. supported by 4 half domes.
Ongoing restoration and maintenance works are implemented by the Turkish General Directorate of Foundations.
The Koutoubia Mosque, located in the Marrakech medina opposite the main square of Jemaa el Fna is a stunning example of the Almohad style of architecture.
Beautiful mosque inside Sadiq Garh Palace Dera Nawab near Bahawal Pur - Pakistan but due to lack of attention, it is getting destroyed. It was residence of last Nawab of Bahawal Pur.
Sehzade Mosque was, for me, the nicest mosque in Istanbul, especially from a photographic point of view. Hagia Sophia and Sultan Ahmet Mosque are the two most-famous mosques in town and, as such, almost always packed with visitors. Plenty of others (Suleymaniye Mosque, for example) are quite beautiful and worth a visit, but also can be crowded. Beyazit Mosque was very nice, and not crowded at all. Lastly (for this trip), Sehzade Mosque was also practically empty -- fewer than 10 people besides me -- and with its symmetry, it's photographically delightful.
The history of this mosque, though, is somewhat sad. Like many other mosques in Istanbul, it's from the 16th century. In particular, this one was built from 1543-48. What happened in 1543 to create this mosque?
The sultan at the time, Suleyman the Magnificent, had a favorite son named Sehzade Mehmed. This wasn't his oldest son, but Sehzade was his oldest son by his legal wife, which put him in line to be the next sultan.
Sehzade was born in 1521. He was a warrior, and fought as far away as Hungary. In late 1543, while returning from a successful military campaign in Hungary, Sehzade died unexpectedly (consensus opinion is that he died of smallpox).
A distraught Suleyman had this mosque built to honor his son, and employed imperial architect Mimar Sinan to design and build it.
The general plan is similar to nearby Beyazit Mosque in that there's a courtyard/forecourt that is enclosed and roughly the same size as the mosque itself. This mosque, too, has a large central dome, but it's flanked by four half domes. The half domes are what enhance the symmetry and photographic lines on the interior.
There are five tombs behind this mosque (that I did not have a chance to see), one of which contains the grave of Sehzade Mehmed.
This mosque is about halfway between Fatih Mosque and Beyazit Mosque, and Suleymane Mosque is also a short walk away, but not on the same line.
Though I've obviously seen this mosque, I would probably make a point to see it again on a return visit to Istanbul. It's beautiful.
The Charminar, constructed in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.
Hyderabad - India 2012
Yobe Central Mosque, the largest mosque in Nigeria (Daily Trust, May 5th, 2007) and one of the largest in Africa. It is located in Damaturu, the capital city of Yobe state and situated along Maiduguri-Potiskum road. It was completed in 2007 and launched on 11th May, 2007. The central mosque and Islamic centre in the northeastern state stands to be one of the most beautiful and iconic attractive places in Nigeria because of it's spectacular beauty and architecture.
During the construction of the mosque edifice, contributions were being made by Muslim civil servants and thousands of Christian workers in the state who were not even consulted on the contributions, opted to take part in a solidarity with their colleagues who are Muslims, maintaining such gesture was a clear demonstration of religious tolerance, unity and coexistence in the state. Thus, the mosque is always remembered with that historic motive made by the Christian faithfuls. #NaijaGems
Governor Phil Murphy attends Friday prayer service at a Mosque in New Brunswick with Department of Health Commissioner Elhanal on Friday, March 22, 2019. Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office.
The amazing architecture of the Blue Mosque viewed from the courtyard just after dawn. I visisted the mosque early in the morning and it was a fantastic time to visit to beat the crowd as I was the only person there until a photo tour group joined me a little later. Luckily by that time I had captured a few images and was happy to move on.
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Governor Phil Murphy attends Friday prayer service at a Mosque in New Brunswick with Department of Health Commissioner Elhanal on Friday, March 22, 2019. Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office.
Taken on 15 April 2013 in Senegal near Before-Louga Louga Sare-Sara (DSC_8305)
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Governor Phil Murphy attends Friday prayer service at a Mosque in New Brunswick with Department of Health Commissioner Elhanal on Friday, March 22, 2019. Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office.
Nakhuda Miskhal Mosque was named after the trader and ship-owner Miskhal, who was originally from Yemen. Miskhal built this masjid in Kuttichira which is present day Kozhikode.
Just a stones throw from the coast this masjid was partially destroyed in 1510 during a Portuguese raid. And yet another reason to visit this mosque is to show the communal harmony that existed between Muslim subjects and Hindu rulers. Zamorin, the ruler of the time donated wood to repair the damage done to the mosque by the Portuguese raiders.
This masjid, which was initially five floors tall, was reduced to four when it was repaired after the Portuguese attack. At first glance, its imposing wooden structure is still capable of taking your breath away. Only the ground floor is made of permanent material and one wonders how this huge structure is still holding up for the last 650 years. Internally, the mosque is not much different from other historical mosques except that it has a bigger prayer hall and simpler design. Each wall has several mihrab style doors that keep the area illuminated and well ventilated. A wooden mimbar was added much later. It is highly decorated with motifs that resemble what will be found in a Hindu temple. It is colored in red and green which does not really go along with the rest of the masjid.
Nakhudu Miskhal Mosque is also home to a darul qaza. It has continuously maintained a seat of Qazis since 1343 CE. Unfortunately, the qazis have split since 1860 and now only two qazis hold their offices here. In their old dusty register they maintain the names and dates of births, deaths, and marriages for the community.