“The symbolism is nice,” the civil engineer says. Still, critics of the central mosque have accused the builders of a lack of imagination, as the impressive cupola and minarets can also be interpreted ...
Seamlessly blending tradition and modernity, the Dubai International Financial Centre Grand Mosque does away with traditional notions of mosque designs – there are no ornate minarets framing a ...
"What I feel we have achieved here is a modern building that takes in the best modern architecture and maintains all the traditional features of a mosque." An inauguration ceremony for the new ...
traditional ceramic tiles and stained-glass windows. Recent travelers described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful," adding that it is just as stunning as the Blue Mosque and ...
In total, the mosque will use over 50% less energy than a traditional mosque building, stated Al Breiki. The mosque also conserves about 48% of its water. A water treatment unit allows grey water ...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex ate traditional South African food and visited the country's oldest mosque on day two of their 10-day tour of Africa. The royals visited the 225-year-old Auwal ...