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 ...

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 ...

Nestled within Istanbul's historic Fatih district by the Golden Horn, Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered ... gardens and a large dome, plus high-end ...

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

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 is listed as a Protected Monument under the Department of Archaeology and Heritage and locals urge restoration and ...

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

The Glasgow Central Mosque (GCM) has been granted category-A listed building status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The categorization covers the mosque's original paved courtyard with garden, ...

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 ...

Of these, 300 are in the heart of Sharjah and on its immediate outskirts. However, the most significant are the King Faisal Mosque, the largest among them; Al Noor Mosque, the most magnificent ...

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 ...

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 ...