1. Protected Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca
4. Mosque of Independence (Masjid Istiklal) in Jakarta
The Indonesian Independence Mosque or Istiklal is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. In 1949, Indonesia gained independence, and in order to perpetuate this event, it was decided to build such a large religious building in the capital of the state. The construction of the mosque began in 1961. The temple accommodates about 120 thousand worshipers.
5. Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Located in the largest Moroccan city of Casablanca, the Hassan II Mosque impresses not only with its enormous size, but also with its beauty. There is a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean right from the huge glass hall of the building. Note that the mosque can accommodate 105 thousand people. The area of \u200b\u200bthe temple is about 9 hectares. Interesting fact: all the $ 800 million spent on the construction of the mosque is voluntary donations.
6. Badshahi Mosque in Lahore
The Badshahi Mosque was built in the middle of the 17th century in the Pakistani city of Lahore by order of the last ruler from the Mughal dynasty. The mosque is built on a high platform that overlooks the old city. The dimensions of the inner courtyard of the mosque are 159 × 527 m. The mosque has eight minarets: four in the corners of the prayer hall and the same number in the corners of the wall surrounding the mosque. The height of the outer minarets is 62 meters. The main entrance opens into a vast, brick-paved courtyard that can accommodate up to 60 thousand believers
7. Al-Saleh Mosque in Sana'a
Al-Saleh Mosque is the main and largest mosque in the capital of Yemen - Sana'a. The temple was built by order of the first president of the country, Ali Abdullah Saleh, mostly with his personal money (about $ 60 million), and bears his name. The mosque is incredibly beautiful - visible from all parts of the city, six minarets, each of which is 100 meters high, richly decorated domes, a combination of different types of stones, including black basalt and red, white and black limestone, decorated with stained-glass windows. The official opening of the religious building took place in 2008. The mosque consists of a complex of buildings, the largest of which, for prayers, occupies more than 27 thousand square meters. meters. The main hall can accommodate up to 44 thousand worshipers.
8. Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is famous not only for its size, but also for its stunning beauty. It is one of the main decorations of the capital of the United Arab Emirates - the city of Abu Dhabi. The mosque amazes with its interior decoration: colored marble and semi-precious stones were used to decorate the buildings. It also houses the largest and most luxurious chandelier in the world. Area
St. Petersburg Cathedral Mosque
The official opening of the mosque was timed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty in 1913.
The mosque is made in the stylized forms of the Samarkand and Cairo architectural schools. The walls of the mosque are faced with gray granite. The portal, dome and minarets are covered with sky-blue ceramics. The facade is decorated with inscriptions-sayings from the Koran above the main entrance to the mosque.
Cathedral Mosque of Maykop
The mosque was built in 2000 and was built in just 18 months. The cathedral mosque has no analogues either in Adygea itself or in the Caucasus.
The mosque was built at the expense of the Crown Prince and Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates, Khalid bin Saqr al-Qasimi. This building is the hallmark of Adygea and the main Muslim religious center of the region.
Unlike most mosques, the Maikop mosque is open to tourists.
Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" in Grozny
The mosque was built in 2008 and named after Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov.
The mosque was built in the classic Ottoman style. The central hall is covered with a huge dome 16 meters in diameter and 32 meters high. The height of the four minarets is 63 meters each. The external and internal walls of the mosque are decorated with marble - travertine, and the interior of the temple is abundantly decorated with white marble, which is mined on an island in the Sea of \u200b\u200bMarmara. The mosque has 36 chandeliers. The creation of this collection took several tons of bronze, 2.5 kg of gold of the highest standard and more than 1 million details.
The area of \u200b\u200bthe mosque is 5000 square meters, and the capacity is more than 10 thousand people. The same number of believers can pray in the summer gallery and square adjacent to the main building. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe Islamic center is 14 hectares.
White mosque in Bulgar
Bulgar is the ancient capital of the Volga Bulgaria, a settlement near the modern town of Bolgars in Tatarstan.
The mosque was opened in 2012, its construction took six months. The white mosque in Bulgar is called the Tatarstan Taj Mahal, like it is reflected in the water surface of an artificial reservoir.
On the prayer square there is an arcade consisting of 88 columns. There is a small fountain in the center of the arcade. The two tallest minarets of the white mosque reach a height of 46.6 meters. The head dome is 10 meters in diameter and 17 meters high. The mosque contains the world's largest Koran. The sacred book weighs 800 kilograms. It was loaded by 16 people.
Bulgar is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Lyalya-Tulip in Ufa
The mosque was founded in 1989, initially the construction was carried out with donations from believers, later the government of Bashkiria joined the financing. The opening of the mosque took place on April 7, 1998 in.
You can read more about the Lyalya-Tulpan cathedral mosque in one of our previous articles.
Juma Mosque in Derbent
Derbent Juma Mosque is the oldest mosque in Russia and the CIS, built in 733. Juma Mosque is included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Register.
The Juma Mosque was the largest building in the city. Its dimensions in those days were considered impressive: 68 meters from west to east, and 28 from south to north. The height of the dome is 17 meters.
The interior space consists of three naves. The middle nave is 6.3 meters wide, the side naves are 4 meters wide, they are separated by square pillars with profiled capitals. Pointed arches are thrown between the posts. Three plane trees, 600, 800 and 950 years old, grow on the territory of the mosque.
The Juma Mosque complex includes the building of the madrasah, which consists of a number of small, equal-sized rooms for students. In front of the entrance to each such room, loggias covered with a lancet vault are arranged, forming the facade of the madrasah in the form of an arcade made of cut stone.
Cathedral Mosque in Moscow - the tallest mosque in Russia
In September 2015, after 10 years of restoration, the Moscow Mosque was opened. The cathedral mosque is the largest in terms of area - 18.9 thousand square meters. The dome is 46 meters high, and the minarets rise 72 meters above the city. The capacity is 10,000 people.
To fit the mosque into the ensemble of churches, its domes were made gold, and the elements of decor, painting and design were filled with the flavor of Russian Islam. For example, fine Arabic script made of gold leaf is combined with the traditional Tatar pattern. The main prayer hall is decorated with crystal chandeliers and Turkish carpets on the floor.
The Cathedral Mosque is a whole complex of six floors. Inside there are many rooms, a library, a museum and an exhibition gallery. The building is equipped with elevators, air conditioning and live TV cameras.
The mosque is a sacred place for all Muslims, a place for prayer and spiritual cleansing. As Islam spreads, beautiful mosques appear all over the world. They are amazing not only externally, but also their interior amazes with its beauty. We offer an overview of the most fantastic mosques in the world.
The Al-Haram Mosque (Protected Mosque) is located in Mecca. It is the largest mosque in the world, surrounding one of the largest shrines in Islam - the Kaaba. Building area 400,800 square meters including indoor and outdoor prayer areas. It is designed to receive 4 million pilgrims during the Hajj. The modern mosque, after many reconstructions, is a pentagonal closed building with sides of different lengths and a flat roof. Three pairs of minarets rise in the three corners of the structure, marking the entrances to the mosque. The fourth and fifth corners are connected by a covered gallery. In total, the mosque has 9 minarets, the height of which reaches 95 m. Modern innovations have not been forgotten either - there are also 7 escalators and air conditioners.
Masjid al-Nabawi is the second shrine in Islam, which is also called the mosque of the prophet, since it was built by the prophet Muhammad. It also ranks second in size after the al-Haram mosque. In the center of the mosque is the Green Dome, where the tomb of the prophet is located. The first dome over the grave was built in 1279, after which it was reconstructed many times, and in 1837 it was painted green, so it remains to this day. The layout of this particular mosque has been accepted as canon for other mosques around the world. The main elements of the composition of the columnar mosque were laid in the construction: an open rectangular courtyard and a prototype of the future columnar hall, oriented initially towards Jerusalem, and later towards Mecca. The main prayer hall occupies the entire first floor. The mosque is capable of accommodating up to 500 thousand believers. The mosque has 10 minarets, each 105 m high.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a true masterpiece of architectural art, it is one of the largest mosques in the world. About $ 545 million was spent on its construction and it took 12 years, during which 3,500 workers from 38 companies around the world worked on the implementation of the ambitious project. It can accommodate up to 41,000 worshipers. The mosque is decorated with 82 domes, a thousand columns, chandeliers, gilded with gold leaf, and the world's largest handmade carpet. The main prayer hall is illuminated by one of the most grandiose chandeliers in the world (10 meters in diameter, 15 meters in height, weight 12 tons). The sparkling pools surrounding the mosque accentuate its beauty. During the day, the building gleams in the sun white and gold, and at night it is flooded with artificial light.
4. Great Mosque of Hassan II, Casablanca (Morocco)
The Hassan II Great Mosque, built in 1993, is located in the Moroccan city of Casablanca. It is the largest mosque in the country and the seventh largest mosque in the world. Its minaret is the highest in the world - 210 meters, higher than the pyramid of Cheops. A laser is installed on the top of the minaret, the light from which is directed to Mecca. The author of the project is the French architect Michel Pinseau. According to approximate estimates, $ 500-800 million was spent on construction. The building stands on a ledge washed by the Atlantic Ocean, through the glass floor you can see the seabed. The mosque is designed for a maximum of 105 thousand worshiping parishioners: 25 thousand inside and 80 thousand outside.
The Sultan Omar Ali Sayfuddin Mosque is a royal mosque located in the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. It is considered the most beautiful mosque in the Pacific region, attracting thousands of tourists. The building was built in 1958 in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River, it is a striking example of modern Islamic architecture, combining Mughal and Italian styles. It is impossible to take your eyes off the 44 meter high marble minarets and golden domes, huge courtyards and lush gardens with fountains. The mosque is surrounded by huge gardens that symbolize paradise. The interior is no less luxurious than the exterior: floors and walls are made of the finest Italian marble, stained glass windows and chandeliers were brought from Britain, luxurious carpets were woven in Saudi Arabia and Belgium, fantastic mosaics of 3.5 million pieces were brought from Venice.
The Zahir Mosque is located in the capital of the Malaysian state of Kedah. This is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the country. Built back in 1912, it covers an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 11,500 square meters. The mosque has 5 large domes, symbolizing the five basic principles of Islam. The area of \u200b\u200bits central hall is 350 square meters, it is surrounded by verandas with mezzanines.
The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the largest mosque in Southeast and South Asia and the fourth largest mosque in the world. The author of the project is the Turkish architect Vidat Dalokay, who instead of the traditional domes created a structure reminiscent of a Bedouin tent. He won a competition in which 43 proposals from 17 countries were submitted. Minarets with a height of 90 meters are built on four sides of the main hall. At the entrance to the mosque there is a small courtyard with a small round reservoir and fountains. The stairs on the left side lead to the main courtyard and go to another large reservoir with fountains. Inside, the walls are covered in white marble and decorated with mosaics, calligraphy by Pakistani artist Sadeqain and amazing Turkish-style chandeliers. The prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 believers. There is an additional room for 24,000, another 40,000 can be accommodated in the courtyard.
The Taj ul Mosque, whose name translates as “Crown of Mosques,” is located in the city of Bhopal in central India. This is one of the largest mosques in Asia. Construction began during the reign of the Mughal Khan Bahadur Shah Zafar, then continued under his daughter. But due to lack of funds, construction resumed only in 1971 and was completed in 1985. The East Gate was reconstructed using ancient motifs from 1,250 Syrian mosques with the help of the Kuwaiti Emir, who so perpetuated the memory of his wife. Inside the Taj-ul mosque, there is a large courtyard with a water tank in the center.
The Badshahi Mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore was built in 1673. It is the second largest mosque in the country and South Asia and the fifth largest in the world. It can accommodate 55,000 worshipers in the main hall and 95,000 in the courtyard. The main hall is divided into seven sections by ornamented arches supported by powerful columns, three of which bear double domes, adorned with white marble on the outside. The interior of the main prayer hall is richly decorated with openwork ornaments, frescoes and marble. Externally, the mosque is decorated with carved stone, marble designs on red sandstone.
The Sultan Hussein Mosque, built back in 1928, is still considered the main religious building in Singapore. Since the completion of construction, it has practically not changed, only in 1960 and 1993 some reconstruction was carried out. The author of the project is the British architect Denis Santry. The area of \u200b\u200bthe two-story mosque is 4100 square meters, it is designed for 5000 believers.
Religious buildings of any religion, symbolizing the faith and hope of people, always look majestic and luxurious. The best places were chosen for their construction, even such remote ones. To come to God, it turns out that you need to apply not only mental, but also physical strength.
Mosque - an architectural structure that serves as a place for adherents of the Islamic faith for prayer and worship. Unlike Christian churches, the mosque does not have the status of a holy place, with the exception of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, in the courtyard, which houses the ancient Muslim shrine of the Kaaba. Below is a list with photos of the ten most beautiful and some of the largest mosques in the world.
Kul Sharif is a mosque located in the city of Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia) in the western part of the Kazan Kremlin. It is one of the main Muslim temples in Tatarstan and one of the highest mosques in Europe (the height of each minaret is 57 meters). Its construction, the cost of which is estimated at 400 million rubles, was started in 1996, and the opening took place on June 24, 2005 on the 1000th anniversary of the city. The inner space of the temple is designed for one and a half thousand believers, the square in front of the temple can accommodate another 10,000.
The Sabancı Mosque is the largest mosque in Turkey, located in the city of Adana, on the banks of the Seyhan River. Despite its large size, it was built in less than a year in 1998. The closed area of \u200b\u200bthe mosque is 6,600 square meters, the area of \u200b\u200bthe adjacent territory is 52,600 square meters. It has six minarets, of which four are 99 meters high, two others are 75 meters high. The temple is designed for 28,500 people.
The Sultan Omar Ali Sayfuddin Mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the main attraction of Brunei. It was built in 1958 and is an example of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque reaches a height of 52 m, it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city.
The seventh place on the list is taken by Faisal - the largest mosque in Pakistan, located in the city of Islamabad. Its construction, worth $ 120 million, began in 1976 and was completed in 1986. Faisal covers an area of \u200b\u200b5,000 square meters and is able to accommodate 300,000 believers. The height of the minarets is 90 meters.
In sixth place in the ranking of the most beautiful mosques in the world is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was built between 1996-2007. It covers an area of \u200b\u200bover 12 hectares and can simultaneously accommodate 40,000 believers. The main prayer hall is designed for 7,000 people. The mosque has four minarets that rise 107 m.
The fifth place in the list of the most beautiful mosques in the world is occupied by Tengku Tengah Zaharah or "The Floating Mosque". It is located 4 km from the city of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Its construction began in 1993 and was completed in 1995. The official opening took place in July 1995. The temple covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 5 hectares and can simultaneously accommodate up to 2,000 visitors.
Mesquite
Mesquita is a mosque partially rebuilt into a cathedral. Located in the city of Cordoba, Spain. It was built by Emir Abdarrahman I on the site of the Visigothic Church of Vincent of Saragoss in 784. Later it became a mosque. It is the most significant monument of the Umayyad dynasty, made in the Moorish architectural style.
Al-Aqsa Mosque is a Muslim temple located in the Old City of Jerusalem on the Temple Mount. It is the third most significant shrine of Islam after the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. It covers an area of \u200b\u200b144,000 square meters, although the mosque itself is located on an area of \u200b\u200b35,000 square meters. Up to 5,000 believers can pray in it at the same time.
Masjid al-Nabawi is a mosque located in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The first small mosque on this site was built during the life of the Prophet Muhammad, but subsequent Islamic rulers constantly expanded the shrine, turning it into one of the largest. Under the Green Dome (Dome of the Prophet) is the tomb of Muhammad. The exact date of the dome's construction is unknown, but its description can be found in manuscripts dating from the beginning of the 12th century.
Al-Haram mosque
Al-Haram Mosque is the most beautiful, largest and most revered mosque located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The temple covers an area of \u200b\u200b356,800 square meters and during the hajj can accommodate up to 4 million people. The existing mosque has been known since 1570, however, little has remained of the original construction, since during its existence it was rebuilt several times.
Each culture, each nation creates cultural values \u200b\u200bthat constitute the spiritual basis of any society, state, ethnic group. A careful attitude to one's cultural heritage is an important indicator of the upbringing and education of society. History does not forgive blown up temples and architectural monuments, books burned in bonfires and paintings doused with acid. Then we reap it for generations of semi-literate teachers, doctors, engineers. Carefully preserve the spiritual heritage of the past, multiply and enrich it with the latest achievements, this should be the priority of the development of world powers.
So it is in religion, as one of the components of the spiritual life of the people and the individual. A person expresses his attitude to God not only through prayer, but also in architectural embodiment, through the same mosaic or fresco in the temple.
Orthodox churches, Catholic churches and cathedrals, Muslim mosques are both religious and spiritual centers for a modern person. The latest achievements of engineering, new finishing and decoration technologies are used in their construction.
And now let's start our story about the largest mosques in the world.
Al-Aqsa (Jerusalem)
The building is unique in that it organically blended into the relief of the Temple Mount in the city of Jerusalem.
This is the third most important architectural object of Islam in the Muslim world. Most of the world's Muslims perform the hajj here, as to the forbidden and the prophet's mosque. They queue up for a long time to pray within the walls of this sacred building. After all, Al-Aqsa can simultaneously accommodate 5000 believers to perform namaz.
The temple has a rich and interesting history. During the Crusades, Europeans used it as a residential palace and erected a cross for prayers in it. After the end of the campaigns, Al-Aqsa was again handed over to the Muslims.
The mosque has been repeatedly attacked in modern times. Several times it was set on fire by representatives of radical Catholic and Protestant organizations. For security reasons, the Israeli authorities have limited the quantitative access of Muslims and tourists to the shrine since 2007.
Masjid-e Tuba (Karachi, Pakistan)
The construction in Pakistani Karachi is called "Gol Masjid" by local residents. This mosque has the largest dome of any mosque in the world. Its diameter is 72 meters.
White marble was used in the construction, which makes the mosque one of the most beautiful sacred buildings in the world. Seventy meter high minarets are organically integrated into the main architectural complex of the temple.
The central hall of Masjid-e Tuba accommodates 5,000 worshipers. From start to finish, this is a national project. Designed by Pakistani architects, and built by Pakistani builders in 1969.
Masjid-e Tuba is the main attraction of the city. In the decoration of this masterpiece, national motives are used both in architecture and in decor and decoration.
Al-Fatiha (Manama, Bahrain)
Also known as the Al-Fatih Islamic Center, this mosque can accommodate up to 7,000 Muslim believers. It was named after the conqueror of Bahrain, and opened in 1987.
Tourists from all over the world visit Bahrain, including to see this temple. One of the few mosques that is open to tourists. Naturally, not on days of prayer (Friday) and Muslim holidays.
The main dome, which weighs 60 tons, is made of fiberglass. In total, the building has four domes. The ornament mainly conveys the national motives of the country. Recently, the National Library was moved to Al-Fatiha, and it also became a cultural center.
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Blue or Sultanahmet Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey)
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul became a synthesis of Byzantine and Islamic architecture. This most beautiful mosque in the world is located on the most picturesque coast of the Marmara Sea in one of the planet.
The minarets of the building are located unusually. Four, as usual, are located around the perimeter of the main building, and two are built on its outer corners. The walls are originally decorated with arcades.
The mosque was built by Ahmed I with the aim of appeasing Allah. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Ottoman Empire led with Austria and Iran. The war did not bring success to the Ottoman Turks, and in this way the sultan wanted to solve the country's problems. Gathering the masters, he ordered them to build a mosque, which will have no equal in the world in terms of decoration and size.
The height of the dome reaches 43 meters, and the minarets "grew" by 64 meters. Believers, and they can fit in halls of up to 10 thousand, especially revered this sacred building in Istanbul.
Suleymaniye (Istanbul, Turkey)
Another Istanbul mosque, which for a long time had the status of the largest in Turkey. It was erected in the middle of the 16th century by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The height of its dome is 53 meters, and the diameter is 27.5 m. With the nearby buildings, the mosque forms a huge complex of buildings.
Camlica (Istanbul, Turkey)
In 2016, 30 months after the start of construction, the largest mosque in Turkey, лыamlıca, was opened. It stands on an area of \u200b\u200b15 thousand square meters, located on a hill. Which makes it visible from any part of Istanbul. Two of the four minarets are 100.7 meters high, the rest are 90 meters high.
Soon, for the convenience of worshipers, a new metro station will appear near the mosque, and a cable car with a length of more than 10 km will be laid here.
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Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" (Grozny, RF)
Today, this religious building, built in Grozny, is the largest mosque in Russia. Before that, the first place was for the Makhachkala mosque.
During the forum of Islamists, to which representatives of the secular authorities were also invited, on October 17, 2008, "Heart of Chechnya" was solemnly opened.
Both Russian and a number of Turkish companies were involved in the construction. This spiritual complex has become a symbol not only of Islam, but also of peace and the creation of the Chechen Republic within Russia.
The minarets, with their spiers directed into the sky, are the highest in height in the Russian Federation. The halls are decorated with mosaics with elements of the national Chechen culture. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 people at a time.
For local residents, the Heart of Chechnya has become not only a spiritual, but also a cultural center. Both Muslim and national holidays are held near its walls.
Mosque "House of Victories" (London, England)
After long efforts, the followers of the Ahmadis managed to obtain permission to build the Baitul-Futuh mosque in England. It is located in the suburbs of London.
Opened in 2003, it became the largest in Western Europe. The mosque also houses secular institutions - a library, a gymnasium, offices, and television studios.
The building has three large prayer halls that can accommodate 10,000 people.
From all over England and the EU countries in the early 2000s it became a major pilgrimage site.
Masjid Negara (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
The religious building Masjid Negara was built in 1965 in Kuala Lumpur.
There was a lot of sense in the implementation of her project. The domes of the mosque symbolize the states of Malaysia, and the 5 commandments of Islam. The dome of the main building has a ribbed, star-shaped shape. The height of its minaret is 73 meters. The temple can simultaneously accommodate 15,000 people.
Masjid Negara is not only the spiritual center of Malaysia, but also a majestic landmark. Its decor and architectural elements harmoniously synthesize the traditions of Islamic and Malaysian art.
Festive Mosque - "Id Kakh" (Kashgar, China)
The largest mosque in China, with its domes and spiers of minarets on the main square of the city of Kashgar. This region of China is a place of compact residence of Muslim Uyghur.
The history of this mosque goes back to the early Middle Ages. On the territory of Id Kakh, buildings of the 9th-10th centuries have been investigated, although the official date of the beginning of its work is 1442. During the construction, the achievements of the greatest craftsmen and builders of that time were used.
The mosque has been rebuilt several times and now covers an area of \u200b\u200b16,800 m² and can accommodate 20,000 Muslims.
Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Muscat, Oman)
The mosque located in Oman is one of the most beautiful in the world. For a long time, the Muslims of this country did not have their own temple, and only in 1993 the authorities decided to build a cult center for adherents of Islam.
This building combines the achievements of modern engineering and the national traditions of Oman. The lattice dome rises 50 meters above the ground. The hall can accommodate up to 8000 believers.
Of the interesting facts, we note that the construction took 300 thousand tons of Indian sandstone. The unique building material has made the mosque a unique piece of architecture.
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Delhi Cathedral Mosque (Delhi, India)
This temple is famous for the fact that it contains a copy of the Muslim holy book - the Koran, made on the skin of a deer. Almost the same age as the Taj Mahal, opened in 1656 and can accommodate 25,000 believers at a time.
During its construction, more than 5 thousand people were employed, and the construction itself took 6 years. Today, the Delhi Cathedral Mosque remains one of the most beautiful buildings in modern Delhi.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
This construction of Islamic sacred architecture breaks many records.
The largest carpet in the world is spread on the floor. The largest chandeliers made in Germany are suspended from the ceiling. Chandeliers are made of gold and Swarovski crystals.
Tourists are also impressed by the appearance of the city. Two high minarets of 107 meters each and 82 domes located on the main building. The decoration skillfully combines paint and mosaic. The best world masters were involved in the work.
The Abu Dhabi mosque, which opened in 2007, has a capacity of 40,000 worshipers. Another feature of this temple is that it is open not only for adherents of Islam, but also for everyone.
The mosque is named in honor of the man who became the founder and united the United Arab Emirates into one state - Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan al-Nahyan.
Badshahi Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan)
This structure was erected in Lahore and is the second largest in Pakistan. It has an original structure, because it was built on a bridge that rises above the old city. It was built during the reign of the Great Mughals in 1673-1674 and fully preserved the architectural style of that time.
This temple is not only majestic in size, but also considered one of the most significant objects of Indo-Islamic religious architecture.
Faisal (Islamabad, Pakistan)
A mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad could and would remain an ordinary religious building among similar ones around the world, if not for its size. The whole world, not only the Muslim one, was amazed by the area covering 5,000 m² and a capacity of 300,000 believers.
The mosque was built for 11 years. A year before the construction began, King Faisal ibn Abdel Aziz al-Saud was killed, who allocated funds for the construction. It was decided to name the temple opened in 1986 in his honor.
Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca, Morocco)
The Hassan II Mosque is located in Morocco. A relatively new building in the mid-80s of the twentieth century was built according to all the canons of the Muslim world.
One of the greatest mosques in the world. Only one of its halls can accommodate 25 thousand people, and in total 105,000 believers can sit in the mosque during general prayers and religious holidays.
Only one minaret is one of the highest - 210 meters. The Muslim temple cost Morocco $ 800 million.
Independence Mosque (Jakarta, Indonesia)
This majestic structure of Islam is located in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta.
The need to build a mosque arose after this largest state in Southeast Asia, after a long struggle, achieved independence from the Netherlands. In addition, Indonesia is the country with the largest number of Muslims in the world.
On 24 August 1962, President Sukarno addressed the people and laid the foundation stone for the future mosque. The Indonesians took a very responsible approach to this important matter for Muslims. Several options were considered, among which the optimal one was chosen, involving the construction of a large mosque in area.
The Independence Mosque in Indonesia received the first believers seventeen years after the start of construction - on February 22, 1978. It was opened by the next president of the country - Suharno.
In the Southeast region, it is the largest mosque with a capacity of 120,000.
Mazar of Imam Reza (Mashhad, Iran)
It got its name from the tomb of Imam Reza, located on the territory of the spiritual building of Islam. This mosque is one of the oldest in the world. Built in 818, it is located in the city of Mashhad in Iran.
This is a whole complex of religious and secular structures proper. On the territory of the complex there is a museum, a library, and in the cemetery near the "Mazar of Imam Reza" you will find the tombs of many revered imams.
During Muslim holidays, the walls of the mosque can accommodate up to 100,000 people.
Prophet's Mosque (Medina, Saudi Arabia)
Al-Masjid al-Nabawi is located in Saudi Arabia and is the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. The second most important mosque in the Islamic world.
Historical sources of the XII century report that the prophet's mosque was built during the life of Muhammad. After his burial, a large green dome was erected over the grave.
Throughout the history of its existence, the building has been rebuilt and expanded more than once. Today, within the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, it accommodates 1 million people.
This mosque served as a model for the construction of subsequent Islamic shrines in the classical composition of columnar mosques. At first it was turned to Jerusalem, then during the redevelopment it turned to Mecca - the main city of every Muslim.
The first two Muslim caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar, are also buried within the mosque.
Forbidden Mosque. Mecca
Al-Haram Mosque is the largest mosque in the world. This is a particularly revered and main shrine for every Muslim. For Muslims to make a hajj to the mosque is the highest manifestation of faith, because in the courtyard of this building is the Kaaba - the main shrine of the Muslim world ..
The mosque was built in the early Middle Ages, in 638. In 1570 it was rebuilt and in this form has survived to this day. But today, with the aim of expansion, some reconstruction is taking place.
This great building has an area of \u200b\u200b400 thousand square meters. Al-Haram has 11 minarets, the highest being 95 meters. At the same time, the mosque accommodates 1.2 million people.
History also knows tragic pages from the life of al-Haram. In 1979, a terrorist act was committed on its territory. And in 2015, a construction crane fell into the yard. Unfortunately, in both cases it was not possible to avoid casualties.
Modern mosques, both large and small, are truly works of art. One thing is sad, many of them are closed for visiting representatives of other religions.
Conclusion
Today, mosques can be found not only in Muslim countries, but also in any other region of the world, and not only in places of compact residence of Muslims. The world is globalizing and there is a gradual erasure of borders. The state border can no longer restrain cultural, spiritual, religious penetration into this or that state.
The main problem is the activation of terrorist organizations under the cover of Islam. But the whole world, including the Muslim one, recognizes that these bandit formations have nothing to do with the faith of the Prophet Muhammad. Islam has a green color. The color of life and development. ISIS and others like it are fighting under black flags.
And in conclusion, a few words. Each culture, nation, is unique and must be treated with respect. There are no primitive peoples, sometimes we are primitive, in our unwillingness to learn something new.