Islam is the second largest religion in Islam after Christianity. Around 1.8 people follow the religion Islam around the globe. A mosque is a place where Muslims gather to perform mandatory Salah 5 times a day. Muslims residing in different corners of the world have constructed beautiful Mosques which are worthy to hold a vision. To witness breathtaking mosques during Umrah book All Inclusive Cheap umrah packages.

Al-Aqsa is the first Qibla of Muslims. It is located in the old city of Jerusalem. The Dome of rock is a building of surprising beauty, elegance and singularity of shape. The Dome of the Rock reflects classical Byzantine architecture. The Al-Aqsa has seven aisles of hypostyle naves with several additional small halls to the west and east of the southern section of the building. There are 121 stained glass windows in the Mosque from the Abbasid and Fatimid. The oldest mosque displays a soothing and transfixing view.

The oldest, largest and Holiest Mosque is AL-Haram having The Holy House of ALLAH in the Centre. The structure of the Mosque is so appealing and distinguished. At night Al-Haram displays a magnificent view. The wide-open white area, beautiful minarets and radiant structure of Kabah depict breathtaking and hypnotic views. 

The second holiest place in Islam and the most beautiful Mosque is the Prophet’s Mosque. The mosque is situated on a rectangular plot and is two stories tall. The Ottoman prayer hall is the oldest part of Masjid-e-Nabvi. It has a flat paved roof topped with 27 sliding domes on square bases. To protect the visitors during the afternoon prayer the sliding roof is closed. When the domes slide out on metal tracks to shade the areas of the roof, they create light wells for the prayer hall. The courtyard of the Ottoman mosque is also shaded with umbrellas affixed to freestanding columns. The German Muslim architect Mahmoud Bodo Rasch designed the sliding domes and retractable umbrella-like canopies. Holes pierced into the base of each dome illuminate the interior when the domes are closed. The mosque is an epitome of Islamic architecture. At night the Mosque showcases a mesmerizing and spellbinding sight.

One of the last great Mughal monuments was built in 1673-74 by Emperor Aurangzeb (ruled 1658-1707). Constructed of red sandstone and decorated with white marble, it was modelled on the Jama-Masjid of Delhi and departs from the local tradition of tile-facing. The Mosque parades are an excellent example of the Mughal Era which takes back the visitor to Mughal period and cast a spell bounding impression. 

Sultan Ahmad Mosque is known as Blue Mosque. The Mosque was built during the region of Sultan Ahmad. Its Kulliye contains Ahmad’s tomb, a hospice and a madrasah. The Mosque’s interior walls are adorned with hand-painted blue tiles, which are why it is recognized as Blue Mosque. The mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the main five domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes at night. It showcases an awe-inspiring and mesmerising view.

The National Mosque of Pakistan, Faisal Mosque located in the foothills of Margalla hills in Islamabad is the 6th largest Mosque in the world. King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz gifted the Mosque hence it is named after King’s name. Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay designed the architecture of the Faisal Mosque. The Mosque showcases modern and exclusive architecture lacking both the traditional domes and the arches which make the design distinguish. The outlook of the Mosque is different from other Mosques around the world.

The Badshahi Mosque located in Lahore city of Pakistan is one of the last great Mughal monuments built in 1673-74 by Emperor Aurangzeb. The Mosque is constructed of red stones and ornamented with white marble. It was built in resemblance on the Jama Mosque of Delhi and proceeds from the local tradition of tile-facing. Badshahi Mosque showcases a mixture of Islamic, Mughal and Indo-Islamic architecture.

The largest pre-modern mosque in China was built in the first year of the Tianbao Era of Emperor Xuanrong’s reign in the Tang Dynasty. The ancient architectural complex is demonstrative of many ages. 

Jama-Masjid of Delhi was the new name of Masjid-E-Jahan-Numa. The Mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at Shahjahan Abad. Architect Ustad Khalil designed the architecture of the Mosque which showcases the Mughal style of architecture that depicts a spellbinding view and enchants the vision of the beholder.

Tokyo Camii pronounced Jamii is a mosque with an adjoining Turkish Culture Centre. The mosque is residing in the Oyama-Cho district of Shibuya Ward in Tokyo, Japan. The Mosque was built by the Czech architect Jan Josef Svagr in the traditional Indo-Islamic style. Muharrem Hilmi Senapl designed the architecture of the Mosque. The ornamentation of the Mosque was based on Ottoman religious architecture.

The Umayyad Mosque is also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus. The Umayyad Mosque is located in the old city of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The mosque is truly one of the great Mosques of the early Islamic world hence it relics one of the world’s most important monuments. The mosque displays Islamic and Umayyad architecture which is known for its radiant colours, rich patterns and symmetrical silhouettes.

The Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque is also called the Pink Mosque Shiraz in Iran. The Mosque was built throughout the Qajar dynasty's rule of Iran. The Mosque comprises wide colours glass in its frontage and spectacles and other old-style elements including Panj Kase's design. The mosque is an illustration of Iranian Architecture that made use of abundant symbolic geometry using wholesome forms such as the circle and square. The plans are often based on symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. 

The Mosque is sited on the edge of Putrajaya Lake, in the heart of the city adjacent to Dataran Putra which depicts an absorbing sight diverting the attention of the spectator. The Mosque was manufactured with a unique rose-tinted granite structure and striking pink domes. The unique combination of Middle Eastern and traditional Malay design elements in its architecture fetches the surveillance of the viewer.

The sanctuary of Imam Ali RA is well-thought-out the holiest site in Islam which Shia Muslims believe is the tomb of Ali RA. The Mosque was built over the tomb of Ali RA, the fourth caliph of Islam. A large Dome amid the two tall golden minarets is marked Imam Ali’s tomb. The Dome is made of 7,777 gold-plated bricks. Each minaret is made of 40000 gold tiles. The Mosque is a true portrayal of Safavid architecture. The mausoleum displays breathe taking view. 

Nizamiye Mosque is located in the city of Midrand, South Africa. It is frequently stated to be the largest Mosque in the Southern Hemisphere, inhabiting less than two-thirds of a hectare in 10 hectares of land. The ideas for the Mosque were initially designed in Turkey; later a South African architect adapted the design to South African building standards. The mosque is a smaller replica of the Selimiye Camii Mosque in Edirne, Turkey. It personifies the Ottoman architecture and a bewitching vision that enchants the vision of the onlooker.

The second largest functioning Mosque in Africa and the 7th largest Mosque in the world Hasan II in Morocco with the world’s second tallest minarets at 210 meters is built in Moorish architecture, which is the most ambitious structure ever built in Morocco. The Mosque is an epitome symbol of commitment, creativity and spiritual devotion of the Moroccan people. The Mosque is built on reclaimed land, almost half of the surface of the Mosque lies over the Atlantic water. It is world-renowned as a magnificent example of Islamic sacred art. 

“Madrasah of Gold’ is the literal translation of Tilla-Kari. Tilla-Kari Madrasah is the last of three buildings of the world-famous complex of Registan Square that was established by the ruler of Samarkand. The madrasah was made under the guidance of traditions of Bukhara architecture. That is why it fluctuates in proportions from its neighbors. Notwithstanding its shorty height, it flawlessly discriminates the power and strength of the other Madrasahs nearby accentuating their enormity.

Suleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial Mosque situated on the third hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Superlative and designed by the architect Mimar Sinan. The Suleymaniye Mosque is an impressive masterpiece that is a perfect depiction of a unique combination of both Islamic and Byzantine architectural styles. Hence it leaves an everlasting mesmerizing impression on the visitor. 

The Sheikh Zayd Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi the capital city of UAE. This masterpiece of art holds 82 domes of seven different sizes. The walls of sheikh Zayd Grand Mosque were built completely of marble from Macedonia. White colour is one of the most bewildering characteristics of the Mosque. The late Sheikh Zayd chose white colour as an illustration of Purity. The world’s largest hand-knotted carpet was fitted in the Mosque. The Mosque showcases a massive architectural work of art that blends different Islamic architectural schools. The beauty of the Mosque casts a spell on the vision and leaves an eternal impression on the sightseer.

The awe-inspiring Crystal Mosque is situated in Terengganu Malaysia. A grand structure of glass, crystal and steel the Mosque is positioned in the heritage park on the Island of Wan, Man. The eye-catching exterior makes the Mosque unique. The sleek and modern look of the Mosque reflects off the water and the mosque is mostly illuminated from the inside, which makes its glass dome sparkling. The mosque is designed in Islamic and Mughal architecture. 

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