Famous Mosques
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picdeer.com Mosques are known for their architecture. None of the places is better than the place where we all worship. The word Mosque originates from the Arabic word Masjid, meaning a place of worship for Islamic followers. Mosque (Masjid) is the Holy place for Muslims. It is a place for worship for all the followers of Islam. Every humankind is the firm believer of supreme power. Islam has taken its fine culture and art to those places. From compelling golden domes to halls with kaleidoscopic colors, the beauty and rich history of these sacred places continues to motivate visitors to come and explore them in large numbers from all over the world.There are so many beautiful mosques, founded around the world. The interiors are so mesmerizing. The excellent architecture will leave you wide-eyed. Here is the list of famous mosques in the world.Sheikh Zayed Mosque-Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The magnificent mosque is located in Abu Dhabi. This mosque is constructed 11 meters above sea level and 9.5 meters above the street level. It is one of the biggest mosques in the world. This mosque covers the area of 22,412m, which can accommodate more than 40,000 people at the same time. Its magnificent design and architecture contain marble stone, gold semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The mosque is a reflection of the religious tastes of the royal family. With a total of 82 domes and over 1,000 columns, the mosques grand beauty is also amplified by the reflective pools surrounding it.Putra Mosque-Malaysia
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The mosque is located on the edge of Putrajaya Lake in the heart of the city next to Dataran Putra. This mosque is built with rose-tinted granite. This mosque is the true reflection of Middle Eastern and traditional Malay designarchitecture. It has three main functional areas: the prayer hall, the courtyard, and various learning facilities and function rooms. This mosque is the most stunning and often the prime attraction for tourists in Malaysia. It can accommodate 15,000 worshippers. The mosque consists of three main functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn, or courtyard, and various learning facilities and function rooms. The prayer hall is having very simple architecture supported by 12 columns. The highest point below the tomb is 250 feet above the ground level.Hagia Sophia Mosque-Istanbul, Turkey
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The Greek translation of Hagia Sophia is Divine Wisdom. This mosque is the largest and beautiful buildings in the world. The distinctive feature of this mosque is a gigantic domed selling with four minarets surrounding it which are visible for miles. The interior of the mosque is covered heavily with gold mosaic on the ceiling and is enriched with artistically huge marble pillar, walls, floors, and columns. The 40 windows beneath the dome allow sunlight to peep through. This mosque is having a beautiful look. In the year 1935, it is was declared as a museum by the President of Turkey.Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque -Oman
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This mosque is the main tourist attraction of Oman. It is the best example of modern Islamic architecture. The interior of the wall is covered with light and grey marble. The mosque took 4 years for finalization. But the 6,00,000 fine crystals, thousands of halogen and 24 karats of gold plating give this mosque a heavenly look. The magnificent chandelier is worth seeing. The carpet too is very beautiful and it is handwoven, it is the second-largest hand-woven carpet in the world. This is the most beautiful mosque in the world. Built of Indian sandstone, the splendid structure is the second-largest mosque in the world, able to accommodate 20,000 worshippers at one time. This is one of the only mosques in Oman that allows non-Muslim visitors. However, be aware of the rules when entering and exploring the area.Al-Haram Mosque-Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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According to the Quran, this is the first mosque built for humanity. It is one of the largest Mosques in the world, often referred to as the Grand Mosque. It surrounds one of Islams holiest places, the Kaaba. The current view of the mosque covers an area of 400, 800 square meters. The area includes indoor and outdoor praying space. This mosque can accommodate up to 4 million people during Hajis. During the Hajj pilgrimage, it has one of the largest annual gatherings of Muslims in the world. In this mosque, Muslims pray to face towards Black cube known as the Kabba. The gate which leads to the prayer room weighs 300 kg. The mosque is having more than a hundred gates and huge minarets.Blue Mosque-Turkey
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The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is a historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as Blue mosque as the interior of the Mosque is covered with blue tiles. This was built during the reign of Ahmed I in the year 1609 and 1616. Like another mosque, it comprises of a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Before step into Mosque, take off your shoes and put in plastic bags provided at the entrance (Free of Charge). If you are a woman wear a head covering when entering to Blue Mosque. Head coverings are available at the Blue Mosque entrance for free.Badshahi Mosque,Lahore, Pakistan
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This is the second-largest mosque in Pakistan. The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673. It is one of the major prime attraction of tourists. this mosque can accommodate over 55, 000 worshippers. The expression of the mosque is bold, vast and majestic. It was the largest mosque in the world. The exterior of the mosque is very well decorated with stone carving as well as marble inlay on red sandstone. The architecture of the mosque has Indo Greek, Central Asian influence. The skyline is furnished by beautiful ornamental merlons inlaid with marble is an added grace of the mosque. Out of the seven compartments, three double domes finished in marble have superb curvature. Read more:Travel Advice for People Travelling to PakistanSultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque-Brunei
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This mosque is surrounded by an artificial lagoon. It is one of the beautiful mosques in the world. The floor of the mosque is made from the finest Italian marble. The dome of the mosque is built of pure gold. The gold shines in the night sky. It is considered as the most beautiful mosque in Asia-pacific. The prime attraction of the mosque is courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The country is very proud of the Muslim population, so the mosque was constructed to honor them. The ceremonial boat in the lagoon makes the mosque extraordinary. Although there is a restriction of the entry for non-Muslims in the mosque, it is considered to be one of the beautiful Mosque of Southeast Asia. So, whenever your eyes want a visual treat during prayers, just bow your head in front of almighty in any of the listed Mosque, you will have a true connection. Just cover your head and knees and truly follow the dos and donts while entering these places to seek the divine blessings. Read more:Some of the most beautiful places of worship around the world!
