It was forbidden to pray in the St. Petersburg Mosque in Russia, the largest mosque in Europe, for nearly 16 years. Built in 1913, the mosque is characterized by its blue mosaic dome. It now accomodates nearly 5000 worshippers.
The London Central Mosque in London, first built in 1944, is one of the oldest Islamic cultural centers in Europe. It currently accommodates 5,000 worshipers. Its role is to spread the Arabic language in England and promote interfaith dialogue.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is one of the most prominent landmarks of Islamic architecture with an African character. First built in the 13th century with mud-brick, it was rebuilt in 1907. Its current area is more than 5,000 squared meters.
The Floating Mosque, in South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia, is located in the water near Losari Beach. It has three floors accommodating 500 worshippers and has become a major tourist destination with a unique view of the sea.
The Great Mosque of Kairouan in Tunisia, one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the world, was founded by Uqba ibn Nafi in the first century AH. It combines the Islamic, Roman, and Byzantine architectural styles.
Reykjavik Mosque was built a few years ago and has undergone several expansions. On November 22, 2019 a minaret was installed for the mosque, which, despite its simplicity, is the first minaret of its kind in the history of Islam in Iceland.
Al-Ghamama Mosque, in Medina, was built above the last place where the Prophet (PBUH) prayed for Eid. It was named Al-Ghamama, which means cloud because it was believed that a cloud obscured the sun from the Prophet during his prayer.
The Central Juma Mosque in Makhachkala, Dagestan, is one of the largest Islamic buildings in the former Soviet Union. It can accommodate 17,000 worshippers and includes a center that teaches Sharia law and the Holy Quran to Russian students.
Zahir Mosque in Kedah, built in 1912, is adorned with five big domes symbolizing the five pillars of Islam. It is one of the most prominent architectural monuments in Malaysia and is ranked as one of the ten most beautiful mosques in the world.
Badshahi Mosque, the most prominent archaeological landmark in Lahore, Pakistan, was built in 1673 and was the largest mosque in the world at the time! It can accommodate 150,000 worshippers, and receives thousands of tourists every year.
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