There are many magnificient mosques in the world
#1- MASJID AL-HARAM
Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, otherwise known as the Grand
Mosque, is the biggest of all Mosques in the Muslim World, and
surrounds one of the holiest places in Islam, the Kaaba. During Hajj,
pilgrims descend into Mecca by their thousands. Including the outdoor
areas, Masjid Al-Haram covers an astonishing area of 88 acres, and
unlike other mosques in the world there is no segregation, meaning that
men and women can worship together, which is a very rare thing in Saudi
Arabia!
#2- THE BLUE MOSQUE
The Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmet Cami, is situated in Istanbul,
Turkey. Built in 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I, this mosque is a
fantastic example of classical Ottoman architecture and is very
photogenic. Also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque to the locals, the Blue
Mosque is so-called because of its blue tiles in the interior. It is
without question deserving of its status as one of the city’s main
tourist attractions. Unlike nearby Hagia Sophia, which is now a museum,
the Blue Mosque is a real mosque where Muslims go to pray every day
#3- SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE
The brainchild of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the
aptly named Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was designed to represent the
cultural diversity of the Islamic world. In fact, Sheikh Zayed’s final
resting place is in the actual mosque itself. There is a capacity of
40,000 people inside the mosque, which is at its busiest during the EID
Festival each year. I am always fascinated by the architecture of this
mosque, and I learned that there are over 80 different domes in its
design. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is surely the crown jewel of the
United Arab Emirates
#4- ISTIQLAL MOSQUE
With Indonesia being the most populous Muslim nation on Earth, it
should come as no surprise that the Indonesian capital of Jakarta is the
location for the striking Istiqlal Mosque – and it certainly dominates
the skyline. It sits in Merdeka Square and was opened to the public in
1978.
#5- JAMA MASJID
The largest mosque in India by far, Jama Masjid is is also one of New
Delhi’s main tourist attractions. It is located in Old Delhi, not too
far from the historic Red Fort, and was commissioned by the famous
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1650. Inside its doors, Jama Masjid
contains an antiquated copy of the Quran written on deer skin.
