The first mosques were, therefore, simple open spaces marked for ritual prayer use. Over the years and centuries, they would gain multiple standard, functional features, such as the mihrab ...

One of the largest mosques in the world, this house of worship features 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns and a white and gold facade. What's more, this is one of only two mosques in the UAE open ...

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a mosque in Oman by architecture studio Altqadum. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. The Bab Al Salam Mosque is characterised by five ...

The first mosques were, therefore, simple open spaces marked for ritual prayer use. Over the years and centuries, they would gain multiple standard, functional features, such as the mihrab ...

A typical mosque also includes a minaret, a dome and a place to wash before prayers. Each feature has its own significance. Sunni and Shia Muslims: What is the difference between the two ...

This project is a pigmented concrete mosque intended to be a "Breathing ... "Situated on a high plinth, the monolithic mass features a simple yet efficient design, reminiscent of vernacular ...

Explore the diverse mosaic of Islamic architecture and spirituality across the UAE with a journey through some of the ...

TEHRAN - A restoration project for Moshir Mosque, a treasured Qajar-era landmark in the heart of Shiraz, is set to commence in the coming days, the tourism chief of Fars province said on Sunday.

The Dongsi Mosque takes its name from its location near the Dongsi Archways in the East City District of Beijing. The mosque was first built in 1447 in the Ming Dynasty. According to historical ...