Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s ...
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 ...
disregarded the latter's calls to reverse the decision that has riled the Orthodox world. "The Kariye Mosque (its Turkish name) remains open to all in its new identity," Erdogan insisted in front ...
Mosques across the country have hosted forums and imams strategized on how best to quell concerns and ... have been exploited in cultures around the world. Muslim religion is world's fastest ...