Domes, usually linked to Islamic architecture, actually predate Islam. The first such structure was established in ...

Restoration work is ongoing at the muezzin mahfil of Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Turkish-Islamic architecture and home ...

Dome This symbolises Allah’s universe ... The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known symbol relating to Islam. The five pointed star reflects ...

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 ...

The roof has four squat, helical domes that are supported by one centrally placed pillar. One enters the mosque through double-winged wooden doors. Al Bidaya Mosque, dating back to 1446 ...

Often in many mosques, the dome acts as the a central element of the structure, with its large shape and ornate design to draw the eye of the viewer in. However, the Blue Mosque's the smaller dome ...

Mosques like this one have seen their domes removed, minarets changed and pagoda-style roofs added as the state has expanded its influence on worship. It's claimed that what is happening is a slow ...

They add the design impresses deeply with its hand-painted tilework as well as its majestic dome. Travelers have also commented that the mosque is a welcome respite from Istanbul's busy streets.

The mosque was first built in 1447 in the Ming Dynasty ... On the surface of the dome-shaped roof the words of the Koran are engraved in Kufic script, the form of Arabic calligraphy reserved ...

Jumeirah Mosque blends these influences seamlessly into the yellow-pink sandstone structure, where the minarets and dome are embellished with stunning deep relief carvings. These details are ...