Spectacular Mosques all over the World will hypnotize you

There is diversity in religious faiths all over the world and people respect their different origins. All religions survive with each other while continuing their uniqueness in ritualistic perspectives. Visiting a sacred place can always broaden one's spiritual understanding and knowledge. Mosques, like many other religious edifices around the world are revered worldwide for their architectural artistries and sacred essence. 

The Arabic name for the mosque is masjid, and in addition to their primary functions as houses of prayer and community hubs, these buildings also serve as museums of Islamic art and architecture. These architectural marvels are not only a testament to the Islamic faith, but also to Islamic artistry, with their beautiful mosaics covering the ceilings, floral designs winding around marble columns, and towering minarets.

Jama Masjid in Delhi, India

The mosque, constructed between 1650 and 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan, is a stunning example of Moghul splendor, built of marble and red sandstone. With its four towers and two minarets, the mosque's prayer hall is large enough to hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. The prayer hall's entry is marked by arches adorned with calligraphic inscriptions in Persian, which also serve as the mosque's identifying feature.

Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

For Muslims, a trip to Istanbul isn't complete without paying their respects at the historic Hagia Sophia mosque. This holy site is a stunning Byzantine-style mosque that has stood the test of time. It was constructed as a chapel but transformed into a mosque during the time of Ottoman control (1453-1935).

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The Great Mosque of Djenné in Djenne, Mali

The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is widely recognized as one of the finest examples of Sudano-Sahelian design. The mosque was rebuilt in 1907, but its original mud and adobe plaster structure dates back to the 13th century. Ostrich eggs, a symbol of fertility and purity in the Malian region, are mounted at the very top of the pillars of the Grand Mosque.

The Al-Haram Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

One of the most famous mosques in the world is Al-Haram. The mosque is mentioned in the Quran as the first place ever constructed for the worship of Allah, drawing millions of worshippers there every year for the Hajj and Umrah rituals. Due to the prohibition against violence in its immediate proximity, this mosque has another name: the forbidden mosque. Al-Haram is one of Islam's most revered mosques since it contains the sacred black stone and the holy Kaaba.

Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran

Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque was built in a way that harmoniously combines light show and prayer to Allah. It was commissioned by Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir of the Qajar dynasty and dates back to the nineteenth century. It's also called the Pink Mosque because of all the lovely pink tiles decorating its interior.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

Because of the beautiful Blue Iznik tiles that cover its interior, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is also known as the "Blue Mosque." The mosque was originally built during Ahmed I's reign in the 17th century. Featuring six soaring minarets and five main domes, this building is often cited as the final great mosque of the classical period.

Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria

The majestic mosque has weathered the test of history since it was erected over 1000 years ago in 715. It has three tall domes and a spacious courtyard where many Muslims congregate daily for prayer. Interestingly, the mosque is believed to have a shrine that holds the head of John Baptist, a Jewish itinerant preacher from the early 1st century AD, also known as Prophet John (Yaḥyā) in Islam.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman

The magnificent Sultan Qaboos Great Mosque may be seen in Oman. Built to honor Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said's 30 years in power, it opened in 2001. One of the most beautiful mosques in the world, it boasts five minarets that stand for the five pillars of Islam, as well as intricate mosaics and crystal work.