(Special mosques)
With the rise of Islam and its flourishing in the world, a holy place called the mosque was built so that Muslims could worship their Lord. With the passage of time and the spread of Islam in different lands, mosques became more important for Muslims and the construction of magnificent mosques became a feature of Islamic countries. Although mosques can now be found in almost every country, the most beautiful and special ones can be found in Asia. Therefore, it is not surprising why the most special mosques in the world collected in this article often belong to Asian countries.
In 1981, one of the strangest and most special mosques in the world, the Mohammad Nasser Al-Sabah Mosque, was built in Kuwait, which was also called the Pyramid Mosque due to its different appearance. Another feature of this mosque is the use of various LED lamps in its external parts, by which the mosque can be painted in different colors.
Newji Mosque, Chinaspecial1
The oldest mosque in Beijing, China, built in 996 AD. The mosque is located in the Shicheng neighborhood, where more than 10,000 Muslims live. This mosque is of great importance among Chinese Muslims, and various ceremonies are held during Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan, and so on.
Nasir Al-Molk Mosque, Iran
If we are to recommend a mosque in Iran in terms of its specialness and unique features, it will be the Pink Mosque or Nasir Al-Molk Mosque in Shiraz. Nasir Al-Molk Mosque is a masterpiece of Iranian architecture during the Qajar period, from the tiles inside and outside the roof of the mosque to the colored windows that reflect sunlight in the most beautiful way in the nave, all have made Nasir Al-Molk Mosque one of the most special mosques in Iran. Be the world
Hassan Thani Mosque, Morocco
The largest mosque in Morocco and the thirteenth largest mosque in the world can be seen on the shores of Casablanca, close to the Atlantic Ocean. Hassan Thani Mosque, in addition to being built next to the ocean, also has glass floors, which makes it possible to see the flowing ocean waters on the floor in some parts of the inside of the mosque. The mosque, built by order of Hassan II or Thani, the then king of Morocco, has a 210-meter minaret, which is known as the tallest minaret in the world.
Faisal Mosque, Pakistan
The first mosques to be built in the past had thatched roofs and there was no special dome or architecture. In the following years, the dome, like the nave and minaret, became one of the most important pillars of a mosque. Undoubtedly, domes are one of the most important parameters that remind us of a mosque, but there are still unique mosques that do not follow this pattern. In this mosque, instead of a dome, a tent-like roof is made with 8 triangular shells. Is. Meanwhile, the white color and its four tall minarets, 79 meters long, have created a different atmosphere.
Translator: fatemeh abbaszadeh.