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The 17th century Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, is also known as the Blue Mosque for the thousands of blue Iznic tiles which cover much of the interior.
The mosque was built some decades after the Ottoman conquest of central Hungary (late 16. century). Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque has a relatively simple structure, with a square base surmounted by a typical Turkish dome and ogee windows.
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque (Malay: Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad) is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909.
The name "Jamek" is the Malay equivalent of the Arabic word jāmiʿ (جامع) meaning a place where people congregate to worship. It is also referred to as "Friday Mosque" by the locals. Source Wikipedia Org.
Sultan Saladin El Ayouby built the Citadel on a high cliff under the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo in the 12th Century (fearing invasions by the Crusaders). Within the impressive Citadel are several Museums and Mosques.
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place, and is flanked by large gardens.
The mosque was founded in 1147 by the Almohad caliph Abd al-Mu'min right after he conquered Marrakesh from the Almoravids. A second version of the mosque was entirely rebuilt by Abd al-Mu'min around 1158, with Ya'qub al-Mansur possibly finalizing construction of the minaret around 1195.
This second mosque is the structure that stands today.
The minaret tower, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, is decorated with varying geometric arch motifs and topped by a spire and metal orbs. It likely inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat, which were built shortly after in the same era.
Marrakesh, Morocco
November 2018
Also know as Sultan Ahmet Mosque, the Blue Mosque has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, and it is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. Built between 1609 and 1616 under the reign of Ahmed I, the mosque is the perfect fusion of centuries of Ottoman-mosque and Byzantine-church construction and is the final grand mosque of the Ottoman Empire's classical phase.
A popular tourist site, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque continues to function as a mosque today; men still kneel in prayer on the mosque's lush red carpet after the call to prayer. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.
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.
This mosque was completed in 1424. It is pretty far outside of the main tourist areas. Our Uber driver had no idea how to get there! The surrounding cityscape is pretty run down and we saw no other tourists near here. A true taste of Egyptian life. The ceiling is insanely beautiful and I think I was laying on the ground to get this shot.
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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
Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The original mosque on the site was constructed between 1463 to 1470. It was seriously damaged in the 1766 earthquake and was rebuilt in 1771 to a different design. It is one of the largest examples of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Istanbul and represents an important stage in the development of classic Turkish architecture. It is named after Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, known in Turkish as Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.
Mezquita otomana en el distrito de Fatih de Estambul, Turquía. La mezquita original fue construida entre 1463 y 1470. Fue muy dañada por el terremoto de 1766 y reconstruida en 1771 con un diseño diferente. Es uno de los mejores ejemplos de la arquitectura turco-islámica de Estambul y representa una etapa importante en el desarrollo de la arquitectura clásica. Lleva el nombre del sultán otomano Mehmed el Conquistador, conocido en turco como Fatih Sultán Mehmed, el sultán otomano que conquistó Constantinopla en 1453.
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Mosque Theatre is a stunning example of Muslim temple, built in a lavish Moorish revival architectural style and features an iconic stained glass dome.
The story: The destruction in Al-Salam Mosque caused by the Syrian Regime forces shelling on Barzeh.
Date : 21/7/2014
Grand Mosque also known as Sheikh Zaid Mosque.
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My last visit to This Mosque
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Locattion: Grand Mossque, Abu Dhai, UAE
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The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: بادشاھی مسجد) or the 'King's Mosque' in Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction.
Capable of accommodating 5,000 worshippers in its main prayer hall and a further 95,000 in its courtyard and porticoes, it remained the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986 (a period of 313 years), when overtaken in size by the completion of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. Today, it remains the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca, the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
To appreciate its large size, the four minarets of the Badshahi Mosque are 13.9 ft (4.2 m) taller than those of the Taj Mahal and the main platform of the Taj Mahal can fit inside the 278,784 sq ft (25,899.9 m2) courtyard of the Badshahi Mosque, which is the largest mosque courtyard in the world.
In 1993, the Government of Pakistan recommended the inclusion of the Badshahi Mosque as a World Heritage Site in UNESCO's World Heritage List, where it has been included in Pakistan's Tentative List for possible nomination to the World Heritage List by UNESCO
The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque in Auburn, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. More than 500 worshippers attend every day and around 2,000 worshippers attend the weekly special Friday prayer at the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, which is primarily used by Turkish Australians.
The mosque's name invokes the legacy of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, which played a pivotal role in the history of both Australia and the Republic of Turkey. According to mosque officials, the name is meant to signify "the shared legacy of the Australian society and the main community behind the construction of the mosque, the Australian Turkish Muslim Community."[1] The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is based on the design of the Marmara University Faculty of Theology mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.[3]
The first mosque on the present mosque site was opened for worship on 3 November 1979. It was a house with internal walls removed to generate open space. The construction of the present mosque structure began in 1986. Its construction and external finishes were completed and officially opened on 28 November 1999, twenty years after the first opening.
La Mosquée Bleue (Göy Jami) d'Erevan a été construite en 1765-1766 sous le règne du Khan d'Erevan Hussein Ali. La mosquée est d'ailleurs appelée parfois « La Mosquée de Hussein Ali ».
La mosquée occupe un terrain de 7000m² et est composée d'une salle de prière principale, d'une bibliothèque ainsi que d'une cour intérieure. Elle avait autrefois 4 minarets, dont il n'en reste qu'un seul aujourd'hui, restauré en 2000 par des artisans iraniens. Les trois autres ont été détruits en 1952, lorsque la mosquée fut interdite au culte et transformée en planétarium par le pouvoir soviétique.
Istanbul, Turkey
Now that the Birmingham Flickr meetup is out of the way it's time to get back to my holiday snaps and the ramblings of a wandering tourist.
But for a nice lunch break at the Seven Hills Restaurant overlooking the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia we might not have ventured to this mosque. Such places are great for people watching and the occasional ear-wagging of interesting conversations - a waiter was chatting up two young girls on the table behind us and was offering to show them the "sites" after his shift finished. The usual patter... have you visited this mosque and that mosque?... to which the girls replied about the construction work in both and that they were disappointed at the landmarks so far.
"Then you must visit Süleymaniye Mosque, it is the most beautiful mosque in the whole of Istanbul... I can take you there!"
We had already opened our map and was busy searching for it long before he finished his sales pitch. Now this mosque is a fair walk from the main attractions... a case of follow the tramline up the main street, past the Grand Bazaar to the end and turn right. Follow the road with the university on your left and the outer stalls of the bazaar on your right and you can't miss it!
Without going into all the detail, all I will say about this mosque is that you won't be disappointed by it, in our opinion more beautiful that the other two and in light of the current restoration work, which may take years to complete I would make this a must visit attraction. Coupled with the fact it's probably off the radar for the daily coach tours and cruise ship visitors, far less crowded.
The interior is stunning and the surrounding grounds peaceful and tranquil to wander around... but the best bit is the view from the terrace gardens overlooking the Golden Horn - worth the walk alone!