The Most Beautiful Mosques and Masjids in the World | Ramadan Mubarak

The Most Beautiful Mosques and Masjids From Around the World | Ramadan Mubarak Mosques (Also Known as Masjids in Arabic) Have Existed for More Than a Millennium as Places of Prayer and Worship in Islam, but They Also Function as Much More. 1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi The Massive Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi Holds More Than 40,000 Worshippers in Its Courtyard and Prayer Hall. The World's Largest Persian Carpet Stretches Inside Under German-imported Chandeliers Made With Swarovski Crystals. 2. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey Constructed During the Early 17th Century, Istanbul's Most Photogenic Building Gets Its Nickname From the Blue Tiles Adorning the Interior. 3. Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo, Egypt The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a Mosque Situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and Was Commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha Between 1830 and 1848. 4. Qolsarif Mosque, Kazan, Russia Built in the 16th Century the Qolsarif Mosque Was the Largest Mosque in Russia for About Twenty Minutes Until It Was Destroyed by Ivan the Terrible During the Storming of Kazan in the 16th Century. In 1996 Though, It Was Rebuilt. 5. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan The Badshahi Mosque is a Mughal Era Masjid in Lahore, Capital of the Pakistani Province of Punjab, Pakistan. The Mosque is Located West of Lahore Fort Along the Outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore, and is Widely Considered to Be One of Lahore's Most Iconic Landmarks. 6. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei Surrounded by an Artificial Lagoon, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is Among the Most Beautiful Mosques in the World. The Interior of the Mosque is Both Pretty and Lavish With the Floor Made From the Finest Italian Marble. The Golden Dome of the Mosque Has Been Created of Pure Gold and Shines Brightly in the Night Sky. 7. Crystal Mosque, Terengganu, Malaysia Located on a Man-made Island in Kuala Terengganu, the Crystal Mosque (Built in 2008) is the First “intelligent” Mosque, Complete With Solar Panel Cells, Wifi Connection, and Electronic Qurans. The Architecture is Made of Steel and Smoke-colored Glass, Giving the Mosque a Futuristic, Unique Appearance. 8. Al-aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, Palestine Situated in the Unesco-listed Old City of Jerusalem, the Al Aqsa Mosque is a Stunning Structure That Has Been Rebuilt Several Times Throughout History Due to Repeatedly Being Hit by Earthquakes. To This Day, It Remains the Third Holiest Site in Islam for the Belief That Prophet Muhammad Was Transported Here From the Al Haram Mosque in Mecca During the Night Journey, and Then Onto Heaven. 9. Almasjid Alnabawi Mosque, Medina, Saudi Arabia Al-masjid an-nabawī is a Mosque Established and Built by Prophet Muhammad, Situated in the City of Medina in the Hejaz Region of Saudi Arabia. It Was One of the First Mosques Built by Prophet Muhammad, and is Now One of the Largest Mosques in the World. 10. Al Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia ‘the Sacred Mosque’ or ‘the Great Mosque of Mecca’ or ‘grand Mosque’ is the Largest Islamic Holy Shrine in the World. The Sacred Mosque in Saudi Arabia is Built Around the Kaaba and Has More Than Hundred Gates and Several Huge Minarets. Muslims Pray Facing Towards the Distinctive Black Cube Known as the ‘kaaba’ Partly Clad With Marble and a 300 Kg Heavy Door Which Leads Into the Room. During Hajj Pilgrimage, It Has One of the Largest Annual Gatherings of Muslims in the World.