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The Island Mosque in Jeddah was designed by Egyptian architect Abdel Wahed El-Wakil. It stands on a small artficial island created on the edge of the coral reef just off the Jeddah Corniche.
Preparing for prayer
There are approximately 350 mosques in Fez’s medina, spread among the different districts.
This is the Al-Qarawiyin Mosque, arguably the world's oldest university. And surprisingly, founded by a woman, Fatima Fihriyya!
For over 1200 years, the Al-Qarawiyin Mosque (or al-Karaouine) has been one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim World.
With a history dating back to the 9th century, this mosque and university have been the selected congregation space for various Muslim saints and scholars throughout the centuries.
Although some mosques are open to tourists, I am not sure if one can enter any Mosque in Morocco. We respectively stayed outside.
The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007.[2] It was designed by Syrian architect Yousef Abdelky.[3] The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m (950 by 1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking.
Cordoue ,harmonie réussie entre les peuples musulmans juifs et catholiques qui marquèrent la cité d une richesse architecturale incomparable ,cette superbe mosquée est sans conteste l emblème de cette splendeur passée
The Fatih Mosque (Durres, Albania) built in 1503
A mosque (Arabic:مسجد) is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered English from a French word which probably derived from Italian moschea, a variant of Italian moscheta, from either Armenian mzkiṭ or Greek μασγίδιον, from Arabic masjid, meaning "place of worship" or "prostration in prayer", from the Arabic sajada, meaning "to bow down in prayer" or "worship", probably ultimately of Aramaic origin.
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A small hidden Mosque in the area of Scat Urban in Dakar where I first stayed during my time in Senegal.
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The Emperor's Mosque in Sarajevo. Built in 1457 at the beginning of the Ottoman era, it is the oldest mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, photographed on a long weekend there a few years ago.
Sad times in Istanbul today ..
La mosquée Putra est la mosquée centrale de Putrajaya, en Malaisie. Construite de 1997 à 1999, elle est située à côté du lac Putrajaya et du Perdana Putra.
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À la mosquée HALİL-UR RAHMAN (Mosquée de la mosquée) de Sanliurfa, aussi connue comme Riha par la population kurde dans le sud de la Turquie près de la frontière avec la Syrie.
The mosque is one of the many religious sites in Sanliurfa, also known as Riha by its Kurdish population. The city has a mix of Turkish, Kurd and Arab population.
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We stayed close to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, so visited it by day and by night; it looked beautiful in every light but was always crowded. On the final morning the pre dawn call to prayer woke us, as usual, and this time, instead of ignoring it, I got up and went to see it in the early morning light. I expected the faithful to be thronging through this gate, answering the wailing speakers that echoed across the city. In fact, it was pretty empty and rather magical.
The Shah Mosque (Persian: مسجد شاه), also known as Imam Mosque (Persian: مسجد امام), renamed after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, and Jaame' Abbasi Mosque, is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran, standing in south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid period, ordered by the first Shah Abbas of Persia.
It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture and an excellent example of Islamic era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.
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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
The design of these ceilings "expand" the interior space like there are no boundaries between heaven and earth.
This restored mosque outside the old walls of Chefchaouen is a very popular spot for views over the blue city. Unfortunately, I didn't make it there as it rained the whole afternoon I planned to visit it. Took this pic from the rooftop of the riad I was staying in, using the zoom function of my camera.
The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) in Istanbul, completed in 1616, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I, it blends Islamic and Byzantine styles and is renowned for its interior adorned with over 20,000 blue Iznik tiles, giving it the nickname “Blue Mosque.” Still functioning as a mosque, it remains a key religious site and major tourist attraction, symbolizing Istanbul’s rich history and cultural fusion.
The Koutoubia Mosque
was closed due to earthquake damage.
Note the minaret is topped by a spire of three brass balls. Once made from gold, local legend tells that the balls were "gifted" to the mosque by the wife of Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour, who melted down her jewelry as punishment after being spotted eating during Ramadan fasting hours.
I went outside this morning with my cup of coffee to get an idea what the weather was like before I went for a run. I saw this sunrise and had to dash back into the house and grab my camera.
I have another sunrise photo on my stream of a sunrise over the same mosque. I took the other one last year. I think that this one is much more spectacular.
This ramp is closed to the public and is no doubt reserved for the king and other high officials to enter the mosque complex by car.
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco
The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني, French: Grande Mosquée Hassan II) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft). Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II and built by Moroccan artisans from all over the kingdom. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean; worshippers can pray over the sea but there is no glass floor looking into the sea. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque's outside ground.—from Wikipedia
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This glorious new mosque was built by Rafic Hariri before his assassination. It stands proud by Martyrs Square, the focal point of Beirut and is slowly becoming a defining symbol of Beirut. The Mosque opened its doors in 2006 and is architecturally stunning, resembling the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
This picture was taken in a peaceful environment September 15, 2007 and is dedicated to Antoine Ghanem, assassinated September 19, 2007, a few days before he was returning from exile.
According to Al-Seyassah's sources inside Syria, the assassination was performed by Syrian intelligence, who continuously monitored Ghanem's movements.
Another beautiful mosque I visited in Cairo, Egypt a few weeks ago. I really want to come back here at night when hundreds of these hanging lanterns are lit... I think it will be mesmerizing! #cairo #egypt #rcmemories #mosque
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.
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