Eid Celebrations: Explore The Majesty Of The World's Top 6 Most Beautiful Mosques

Mosque is the sacred place of worship for Muslims around the world. These mosques are made by Muslim rulers and state heads. Apart from these being the sacred place for worship, these are also an important part of the culture of the cities they are built in. The architectural beauty of these mosques makes them one of the enticing places to visit. Whether you practice the religion or not, here are some of the beautiful mosques that you should visit.

Masjid Al-Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Masjid Al-Haram was built in Mecca to hold the Kaba, the holiest shrine in Islam. This mosque features a rectangular central courtyard that receives millions of pilgrims every year. It took several years to build this mosque and the mosque traces its history back to the 16th century. It is currently ranked as the world’s largest mosque and the world’s most expensive building.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turkiye

Also known as Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed Mosque features blue tiles that adorn its interior walls. This mosque was built in the 17th century and comprises one main dome, six minarets and eight secondary domes.

Masjid Al-Nabawi Mosque, Medina, Saudi Arabia

Located in the city of Medina (indoor attractions in dubai) and known as the Prophet's Mosque, Masjid Al-Nabawi was built by Prophet Mohammad in 622 CC. This mosque was not only used as a prayer place but rather as a community, town hall, social services and administrative centre.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei

Surrounded by an artificial lagoon, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque features 52 high minarets, Italian marbles, scintillating chandeliers and a 3.5 million piece glass mosaic with real gold leaf.

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh ZayedMosque is the largest mosque (indian monuments built by women) in Abu Dhabi. It was built by 1300 Iranian artists. This mosque features marble halls, gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, the courtyard's vast marble mosaic artwork and reflective pools.

Bou Inania Madrasa And Mosque, Fez, Morocco

This mosque holds the status of congregational mosque, the only one in all of Morocco. This mosque features tiles up to two meters high on the wall, marble on the floor, white stucco, and wood in the upper areas of both floors and on the doors as well.

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Bookmark these mosques and visit them to witness their architectural wonders.

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