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Friday, March 7, 2014

7 MOST BEAUTIFUL MOSQUES IN THE WORLD

1. Masjid Sultan Ahmed, Turkey


The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque and built near the Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine empire istan in Istanbul. The construction which started in 1609 and even take up to 7 years. When visiting this mosque, tourists will see six slender towers that surround the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Previously, in the complex of the mosque there are madrasas, hospitals, elementary, and even the tomb of its founder's own market. However, most of the buildings demolished in the 19th century.

2. Faisal Mosque, Pakistan


The mosque is located in the area with the background Bukin very beautiful Margalla Hills in Islamabad, Pakistan. This mosque is the largest in Asia South. This mosque was designed by architect Vedat Dalokay originating from Turkey. The roof of the mosque is shaped like a desert tent Bedouin tribe. Because in height, this mosque can be seen by tourists from afar, like any good in daylight in the evenings. Currently regarded as the National Masid Pakistan.

3. Nabawi Mosque, Saudi Arabia


The mosque is located in Medina is considered the second holiest mosque in the world built in the history of Islam by the Prophet Muhammad. In the middle of this mosque there is a regular pulpit preaching Apostle place. The last renovation of the mosque was carried out under the leadership of King Fahd. Now, this masji even include air conditioning and decorated with marble.

4. Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saiduddin, Brunei Darussalam

 

The mosque is located in Bandar Seri Begawan , capital of Brunei Darussalam. Khubah gold this mosque is very special because it can glow at night. In addition to the main dome is covered with pure gold, the mosque is also decorated with marble pillars which are imported directly from Italy, granite floor was from Shanghai.Crystal lamps and carpet are also imported from the UK and Saudi Arabia.

5. Crystal Mosque, Malaysia 

The mosque is located in the Parks Islamic civilization on the island of Wan Man, Terengganu, Malaysia. The mosque is very grand because it was built with steel construction, glass and crystal. This mosque was built in 2006 and was completed in 2008. The inauguration of the mosque was held on February 8, 2008 by Yang in 13th-Pertuan Agung, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.





6. Kul-Sharif Mosque, Russia


The mosque is located in Kazan Kremlin, Russia. The mosque is often called the largest mosque in Russia and Europe, of course, outside Istanbul. This mosque was built in the Kazan Kremlin century to the 16th. Then this mosque Kul-Sharif called. Kul-Sharif is the name of a priest who worked there. Kul-Sharif himself died together when their students maintain Kazan of the Russian occupation in 1552.

7. Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali



Highway mosque is unique because it is made with the world's largest mud and environmentally friendly. The mosque is located near the Bani River, City of Djenne, Mali, Africa. This mosque was built at the request of former French colonial government in 1906. The mosque is also considered as one of the best examples of the style of architecture in the region south of the Sahara.





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