December 29, 2008
Et'hem Bey Mosque in Albania
This mosque is located in the capital Tirana of Albania. It was built in 1823 but was opened on January 18, 1991 after the fall of communism in Albania. Many tourists around the world visit this eloquent mosque everyday.
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December 16, 2008
Tianjin Great Mosque in China
Tianjin Great Mosque is one of the most beautiful and famous mosques in China and it consists of four main structures: the Screen Wall, the Archway, the Prayer Hall and the Preaching Hall. Many tourists from around the world comes to visit this holy mosque everyday.
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December 11, 2008
Masjid Umar Al Farooq Mosque in United States of America
September 30, 2008
September 13, 2008
Quba Mosque in Saudi Arabia
The holiest among the mosques in Madina is the Quba Mosque in Saudi Arabia. The mosque is also a must visit for any one who is interested in the Architecture of Saudi Arabia.
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Baitul Mukarram Mosque of Bangladesh
Baitul Mukarram Mosque is the National Mosque of Bangladesh. Baitul Mukarram was designed by the architect T Abdul Hussain Thariani and has several modern architectural features. It has found its place in the hearts of the Muslims because of the resemblance of its form to the famous Kaba at Mecca.
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Star Mosque of Bangladesh
Star Mosque or Tara Masjid is located at Dhaka also known as the city of mosques. It was built in the first half of the 19th century and is decoratedwith motifs of blue stars.
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September 2, 2008
Jerusalem Mosque and Dome of Omar
It is the oldest of all Islamic monuments. The Prophet Muhammad have ascended into heaven from the site.
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mosques
July 18, 2008
Al-Masjid al-Nabawi Mosque in Madinah
The Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in Madinah of Saudi Arabia is the second holiest mosque in Islam. The mosque was built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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July 17, 2008
Al-Masjid al-Haram (The Holy Mosque) of Mecca
Al-Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, is the holiest mosque in the world and the main destination of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is also known as Masjid al-Haram, al-Haram Mosque, Haram al-Sharif, Masjid al-Sharif. It covers an area of 356,800 square meters and can accommodate up to 820,000 worshippers during the Hajj. It is the only mosque that has no qibla direction as Muslims pray facing the Ka'ba in the central courtyard.
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What is a Mosque?
A mosque is a place where muslims perform their prayers and worship Allah. Mosque in Arabic is 'Masjid'. Mosque reflects the idea of universal equality and brotherhood in Islam as all can stand side by side to perform their prayer irrespective of their wealth, color and race. In almost all the countries there are mosques where people meet five times a day to worship Allah. Mosque are built over the years with intrcate design and architecture and their are many beautiful mosques whic soothes our eyes and soul.
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