I sat on the beautiful red and green carpet ... it wasn’t the first Muslim place of worship in the UK, it was the first ...

There are over 2.5 million Muslims in the UK and over 1,500 mosques. The mosque is a place to gather for prayers, to study and to celebrate festivals such as Ramadan. It can also be used to house ...

The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known ... or sometimes a fountain in a beautiful courtyard). Mihrab This is an alcove within the qiblah ...

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to visit once you’ve checked the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque off ...