The World's Most Famous and Amazing Mosques
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Mousques are not restricted to the Middle East only. A lot of non-muslim countries do also build mosques, whether for Muslim resident or tourists.
As the Islamic world begins to celebrate Ramadan, here is a list of the world's most famous and amazing mosques.
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Image 1 of 7: 1 / 7Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center: it is one of Abu Dhabi’s key attractions. Non-Muslims are welcome at this architectural wonder, making it a must-see for any avid traveler. (AFP/ File)
Image 2 of 7: 2 / 7The Blue Mosque, Istanbul: It is called blue because of the blue tiles that decorate the inside walls. It incorporates some Byzantine Christian elements of the neighboring Hagia Sophia with traditional Islamic architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period. (islamicity.org)
Image 3 of 7: 3 / 7Baiturrahman Mosque, Indonesia: The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of the Acehnese people. The mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. (AFP PHOTO)
Image 4 of 7: 4 / 7Al-Andalus Mosque of Malaga, Spain: The mosque has 4,000 square meters and two entrances, one for men and one for women. It has a capacity for 1,000 people, making it one of the largest mosques in Europe. (masjed.ir)
Image 5 of 7: 5 / 7Zahir Mosque, Malaysia: Built in 1912 in the city of Alor Setar, capital of the Malaysian state, Kedah, the Zahir mosque has been voted among the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world. (flickr.com)
Image 6 of 7: 6 / 7Umayyad Mosque, Syria: Muslims also believe it to be the spot where Jesus will return at the End of Days. Also, Muhammad’s family walked here from Iraq following the Battle of Karbala, a distance of around 500 miles. We could go on. (pinterest.com)
Image 7 of 7: 7 / 7Qolsarif Mosque, Russia: Built in the 16th century the Qolsarif mosque was the largest mosque in Russia for about twenty minutes until it was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible during the storming of Kazan in the 16th century. (pinterest.com)
Image 1 of 7Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center: it is one of Abu Dhabi’s key attractions. Non-Muslims are welcome at this architectural wonder, making it a must-see for any avid traveler. (AFP/ File)
Image 2 of 7The Blue Mosque, Istanbul: It is called blue because of the blue tiles that decorate the inside walls. It incorporates some Byzantine Christian elements of the neighboring Hagia Sophia with traditional Islamic architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period. (islamicity.org)
Image 3 of 7Baiturrahman Mosque, Indonesia: The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of the Acehnese people. The mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. (AFP PHOTO)
Image 4 of 7Al-Andalus Mosque of Malaga, Spain: The mosque has 4,000 square meters and two entrances, one for men and one for women. It has a capacity for 1,000 people, making it one of the largest mosques in Europe. (masjed.ir)
Image 5 of 7Zahir Mosque, Malaysia: Built in 1912 in the city of Alor Setar, capital of the Malaysian state, Kedah, the Zahir mosque has been voted among the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world. (flickr.com)
Image 6 of 7Umayyad Mosque, Syria: Muslims also believe it to be the spot where Jesus will return at the End of Days. Also, Muhammad’s family walked here from Iraq following the Battle of Karbala, a distance of around 500 miles. We could go on. (pinterest.com)
Image 7 of 7Qolsarif Mosque, Russia: Built in the 16th century the Qolsarif mosque was the largest mosque in Russia for about twenty minutes until it was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible during the storming of Kazan in the 16th century. (pinterest.com)
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