Mosques are at the heart of Islamic life. Muslims spend much time inside mosques during Ramadan as they congregate for communal prayers. Many mosques are renowned for the beauty & artistry of their interiors.
For #Ramadan we look inside 20 mosques across the world…
A thread…
For #Ramadan we look inside 20 mosques across the world…
A thread…
1/ Putra Mosque, Malaysia
The principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 & was completed two years later. It is located next to Perdana Putra, which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office & man-made Putrajaya Lake #Ramadan
The principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 & was completed two years later. It is located next to Perdana Putra, which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office & man-made Putrajaya Lake #Ramadan
2/ Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
One of the world’s largest mosques. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Founder of the UAE, had the mosque built in the capital city Abu Dhabi to create a cultural haven that welcomes & inspires people from all backgrounds #Ramadan
One of the world’s largest mosques. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Founder of the UAE, had the mosque built in the capital city Abu Dhabi to create a cultural haven that welcomes & inspires people from all backgrounds #Ramadan
3/ The Süleymaniye Masjid, Camii, Istanbul, Turkey
An Ottoman imperial mosque commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557 #Ramadan
An Ottoman imperial mosque commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557 #Ramadan
4/ Tokyo Mosque, (東京ジャーミイ), Ōyama-chō district of Shibuya ward in Tokyo, Japan
It is the largest mosque in Japan. Originally built in 1938, the current building was completed in 2000. It was designed by Hilmi Senalp, in a style inspired by Ottoman architecture #Ramadan
It is the largest mosque in Japan. Originally built in 1938, the current building was completed in 2000. It was designed by Hilmi Senalp, in a style inspired by Ottoman architecture #Ramadan
5/ The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Iran.
Constructed between 1876 & 1888, during the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1785 to 1925. It has been dubbed the “Pink Mosque” due to the plethora of pink-colored tiles blanketing the ceiling #Ramadan
Constructed between 1876 & 1888, during the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1785 to 1925. It has been dubbed the “Pink Mosque” due to the plethora of pink-colored tiles blanketing the ceiling #Ramadan
6/ The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque, Cairo, Egypt
This grand mosque was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
#Ramadan
This grand mosque was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
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7/ The Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan
Constructed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb between 1671 & 1673 and was the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986. An important example of Mughal architecture, with an exterior that is decorated with carved red sandstone #Ramadan
Constructed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb between 1671 & 1673 and was the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986. An important example of Mughal architecture, with an exterior that is decorated with carved red sandstone #Ramadan
8/ Jalil Khayat Mosque, Erbil, Iraq
The mosque was begun by Jalil Khayat who died in 2005; and the mosque was completed in 2007 by his sons in memory of their father.
The mosque was begun by Jalil Khayat who died in 2005; and the mosque was completed in 2007 by his sons in memory of their father.
9/ The Yalbugha Mosque, Damascus, Syria
A 13th-century mosque on the Barada river in Damascus, Syria. It was built by the Mamluks in 1264 or by Yalbughā al-Yahyāwī in 1346–47.
A 13th-century mosque on the Barada river in Damascus, Syria. It was built by the Mamluks in 1264 or by Yalbughā al-Yahyāwī in 1346–47.
@xujnx 16/ Cambridge Central Mosque, England
Europe's first eco-friendly mosque and the first purpose-built mosque within the city of Cambridge. The Cambridge Central Mosque was opened to the public on 24 April 2019.
Europe's first eco-friendly mosque and the first purpose-built mosque within the city of Cambridge. The Cambridge Central Mosque was opened to the public on 24 April 2019.
@xujnx 19/ The Emir Abdelkader Mosque, Constantine, Algeria
It is the second largest mosque in Algeria after Djamaa Al Djazair. Built in 1994
It is the second largest mosque in Algeria after Djamaa Al Djazair. Built in 1994
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