Mosque or Masjid
(Arabic word) is a place of worship for Muslims. We have picked 10 most beautiful Mosques around the globe. The purpose of Mosques in Islam is to build unity among the Muslim community, through worship and many other religious ceremonies and also is a place where a sense of peace is acquired, especially with the sound of Adhan (the call to prayer), heard 5 times a day. Praying in mosques is a spiritual experience for all.
Masjid al Haram also known as Grand Mosque or the Kaaba
About: The largest Mosque in the world
Location: Mecca, Saudia Arabia, Middle East
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Al-Masjid al-Nabawi also known as the ‘Prophet’s Mosque’
About: Built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Location: Medina, Saudia Arabia, Middle East
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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as the ‘Blue Mosque
About: A popular tourist attraction due to its history
Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque also known as Sheikh Zayed Masjid
About: The Largest Mosque in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) and is also the resting place of the late ruler of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
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The Putra Mosque, also known as Masjid Putra
About: Is located on a man-made lake and beside the Perdana Putra (which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office)
Location: Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Faisal Mosque also known as Faisal Masjid
About: The largest mosque in Pakistan. It was designed to be shaped like a desert Bedouin’s tent. It is also the National Mosque of Pakistan and is named after the late King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudia Arabia
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
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The ‘Floating Mosque’ of Jeddah
About: This Mosque is located on the Corniche running along the Red Sea coastline of Jeddah. it is known as the floating mosque due to it being built in the sea & during a high tide, it seems to be floating! It also has a beautiful courtyard open towards the sea.
Location: Jeddah, Saudia Arabia
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Crystal Mosque also known as Masjid Kristal
About: This grand structure is made of steel, glass and crystal.
Location: Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
About: Known as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific & is a popular tourist attraction. It is named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei.
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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Qolsarif mosque also known as Kul Sharif Masjid
About: The largest mosque in Russia and Europe excluding Istanbul.
Location: Kazan Kremlin, Russia
