The most beautiful and important mosques in the world
The most beautiful and important mosques in the world
Mosques are sacred symbols of Islamic culture and are found in many countries. In some, tourists can enter to meet them if no very important festivity is being celebrated. In others, entry to non-Muslims is prohibited at any time of the year. They are magnificent buildings, full of beliefs and architectural beauty. Get to know some of the most important mosques in the world by clicking on the gallery.
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Al Haram – Mecca (Saudi Arabia)
The largest mosque in the world is located in Mecca and is considered the most important for Muslims.
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Al Haram – Mecca (Saudi Arabia)
As well as being the main pilgrimage destination, all Muslims pray facing this direction on a daily basis.
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Mosque-madrasa of Sultan Hasan – Cairo (Egypt)
Construction of the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan began in 1356, under the rule of Sultan Hassan.
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Mosque-madrasa of Sultan Hasan – Cairo (Egypt)
It houses the most important Islamic school for Sunnis.
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Al Aqsa – Jerusalem (Israel/Palestine)
After Mecca and Medina, Al Aqsa is considered the holiest place in Islam.
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Al Aqsa – Jerusalem (Israel/Palestine)
The Al Aqsa Mosque is in an area also considered important to the Jews, as it was there, according to biblical accounts, that Abraham demonstrated his faith to God.
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Umayyad – Damasco (Siria)
Before the Umayyad Mosque was built, there was a basilica there dedicated to John the Baptist, a Catholic saint who is also considered a prophet in Islam, by the name Yahya.
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Umayyad – Damasco (Siria)
Umayyad is a very important temple, both for Sunnis and traditional Shias.
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Sheikh Zayed – Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
The mosque was named after Sheikh Zayed, who was the first president of the United Arab Emirates, and ruled the country for more than 30 years.
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Sheikh Zayed – Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
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Sultan Ahmed – Istanbul (Turkey)
The beautiful Sultan Ahmed temple, also known as the Aluz Mosque, is located in front of the Hagia Sophia, in Turkey.
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Sultan Ahmed – Istanbul (Turkey)
In addition to being beautiful on the outside, this mosque is impressive on the inside, built with blue mosaics.
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Hassan II – Casablanca (Morocco)
Hassan II is the largest mosque in Morocco and the seventh in the world.
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Hassan II – Casablanca (Morocco)
The architectural style of the mosque combines Moroccan and Islamic elements.
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Suleymaniye – Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul’s largest mosque, Suleymaniye, is similar in style to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, but also features Byzantine and Ottoman elements.
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Suleymaniye – Istanbul (Turkey)
Inside, there are four madrassas, which are Islamic schools.
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Sheikh Lotfollah – Isfahan (Irán)
The most beautiful mosque in Iran was originally built to belong to Sheikh Lotfollah.
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Sheikh Lotfollah – Isfahan (Irán)
Inside, it’s tiled with lots of mosaic detailing and bright colors.
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Nasir al-Mulk – Shiraz (Iran)
Nasir al-Mulk is also known as the Pink Mosque of Shiraz, but people only understand it after entering it.
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Nasir al-Mulk – Shiraz (Iran)
Many people think that it does not look like a traditional mosque, due to the stained glass windows, which are rare in Islamic architecture.
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Zahir – Alor Setar (Malaysia)
The five large domes that make up the Zahir Mosque represent Islamic principles.
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Zahir – Alor Setar (Malaysia)
Zahir is also one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia.
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Badshahi – Lahore (Pakistan)
It is built in pink sandstone and has the largest internal patio in the world. However, that is not the only record.
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Badshahi – Lahore (Pakistan)
Badshahi is also the fifth largest mosque on the planet and the second largest in Pakistan.
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Taj-ul-Masajid – Bopal (India)
The name of this building means ‘crown among the mosques’ and its facade is pink.
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Taj-ul-Masajid – Bopal (India)
It is the largest mosque in India and has an Islamic school.
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Dome of the Rock – Jerusalem (Palestine/Israel)
It is one of the best known monuments of this culture and is located in Jerusalem.
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Dome of the Rock – Jerusalem (Palestine/Israel)
This is perhaps because the Dome of the Rock is one of the most characteristically ancient monuments of Islamic architecture.
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Great Mosque of Herat (Afghanistan)
We close the list with the Herat Mosque, built in lapis lazuli. Do you know what it is?
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Great Mosque of Herat (Afghanistan)
It is a gemstone found in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan itself. It makes the mosque look even more beautiful.
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